800 years old Kildare castle is to be brought back to use

A study is to be undertaken at the historic St David’s Castle in Naas to identify a future use.

According to Kildare County Council a consultant will be appointed to “develop a feasibility study for the project.

The council also said that this is a “specialist project with conservation at the heart of the project requirements.”

The study will help identify the “future use and development of the site.”

St David’s Castle is over 800 years old.

Historians say the castle is very much part of the town's history dating back to the original building in the time of King John of England when two parliaments were held there.

It was a central feature during the 13th and 14th centuries as a Norman stronghold.