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The Curragh
The Curragh ( ; Irish: An Currach) is a flat open plain in County Kildare, Ireland. Landmarks include the Irish National Stud on the edge of Kildare town and the Japanese Gardens, and Pollardstown Fen, the largest fen in Ireland, which attracts numerous bird species.
It is composed of a sandysoil, formed after an esker deposited a sand load, with excellent drainage characteristics.