Silken Thomas Information

The Silken Thomas - Where REAL Memories are made The award Winning Silken Thomas Hospitality Food, Accommodation and Entertainment venue is the epitome of LIVING HERITAGE. Located on the site of the original Kildare Castle, and bearing the name of the Thomas Fitzgerald, the 10th Earl of Kildare - a leading figure in 16th century Irish History. Thomas Fitzgerald was know as The Silken Thomas - due to the Silken Plumes of his followers. This incredible location offering award winning food, accommodation and entertainment, is renowned as the corner stone of Kildare, indeed the heart of the county. Accommodation, food or late night entertainment, whatever you desire, you can find it here. The Silken Thomas experience is quite like no other, an unrivalled atmosphere, stepped in history. From our breakfast menu to our a la carte restaurant menu, everything you could ever want, and more, can be found in the Silken Thomas. What makes the Silken Thomas Accommodation so great? We have lovingly restored a series of Historical houses - all located within the grounds of the Silken Thomas. You can Walk in the footsteps of the greatest names in Irish history and experience the luxury of their time, all whilst overlooking the unique heritage town of Kildare. you decide to venture out, what you will first notice is that you are in prime location. With everything you could ever want on your break away, only a stone’s throw away. Iconic locations such at the Kildare Village Shopping Outlet, the Irish National Stud and Gardens, Newbridge Silverare are also within minutes. Notably, Kildare is renowned as the Thoroughbred County and The Silken Thomas is delighted to be a Hospitality Partner of the neighbouring, Curragh Racecourse. The Silken Thomas - Where REAL Memories are Made