Hawkfield | |
Native Name: | Irish: Gort an tSeabhaic |
Native Name Lang: | ga |
Settlement Type: | Townland |
Pushpin Map: | Ireland |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Ireland |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Ireland |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Leinster |
Subdivision Type3: | County |
Subdivision Name3: | County Kildare |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population As Of: | 2006 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Utc Offset1: | +0 |
Timezone1 Dst: | IST (WEST) |
Utc Offset1 Dst: | -1 |
Coordinates: | 53.1967°N -6.832°W |
Elevation M: | 89 |
Blank Name: | Irish Grid Reference |
Hawkfield [1] is a townland in County Kildare, Ireland. It is located on the R416 regional road north of Newbridge. It lies between Newbridge town and Milltown village. It is positioned between Pollardstown Fen and the Bog of Allen - both of which are abundant with rare flora and fauna. It is home to Kildare GAA "centre of excellence".