      kildare () is a town in county kildare, ireland. its population of 8,412 (2011 census) makes it the eighth largest town in county kildare and the 55th largest in the state, with a growth rate of 8% since the 2006 census. although kildare gives its name to the county, naas is the county town. the town lies on the r445, some 50&nbsp;km (31&nbsp;mi) west of dublin â near enough for it to have become, despite being a regional centre in its own right, a commuter town for the capital. ==history== ===founding by saint brigid=== rich in heritage and history, kildare town dates from the 5th century, when it was the site of the original 'church of the oak' and monastery founded by saint brigid. this became one of the three most important christian foundations in celtic ireland. it was said that brigid's mother was a christian and that brigid was reared in her father's family, that is with the children of his lawful wife. from her mother, brigid learned dairying and the care of the cattle, and these were her occupations after she made a vow to live a life of holy chastity. both saint mel of ardagh and bishop ma
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