"The Little Book of Kildare" is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange, and entertaining facts about County Kildare. Here you will find out about Kildare s great houses and historic towns, its monastic heritage, its literary traditions, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Kildare and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, and the secrets of this ancient country."