Location: Maynooth
Top Things to do in Maynooth
5 Sights & Landmarks in Maynooth That You Shouldn't Miss
Maynooth (/məˈnuːθ/; Irish: Maigh Nuad) is a university town in north County Kildare, Ireland. It is home to Maynooth University (part of the National University of Ireland and also known as the National University of Ireland, Maynooth) and St Patrick's College, a Pontifical University and Ireland's main Roman Catholic seminary. Maynooth is also the seat of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference and holds the headquarters of Ireland's largest development charity, Trócaire.
Restaurants in Maynooth
1. Clonfert Pet Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By 887trishac
Clonfert pet farm is my kids’ favourite places to go and it’s easy to understand why. It has everything and more- the bouncy castle, karts, little wooden houses, pets, sandpit, zip line, indoor play area. This place beats the zoo by a long shot for little people. I am always so impressed by their cleanliness and great value for money. So nice to find this gem of a place. We will be back again and again. I couldn’t fault the place, on the contrary - it’s a credit to them as business owners to get it all so right.
2. Maynooth Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Maynooth Castle is a mid to late 12th Century Norman castle with a history that is both intriguing and exciting. The stronghold of the Fitzgerald family, the castle has stood on this site in the centre of Maynooth for over 8 centuries. Today, Maynooth Castle holds a detailed exhibition on the history of the Fitzgerald family, one of the most important Anglo-Norman families in Ireland. PLEASE NOTE - Maynooth Castle is a seasonal site and is only opening during the summer months. Open daily 10.00am - 17.45pm (Including public Hoildays) Free admission and Free Guided Tours. last guided tour 16.30pm. (45-60mins approx.) For self guiding visitors- Within the undercroft of the castle, an exhibit detailing the history of the FitzGerald family. Upper level holds the remains of the Great Hall. Feel free to visit the castle grounds also. (35-40 mins approx.) Visitor Guides / Post cards available to purchase. Maynooth is also open during Culture Night 2018
Reviewed By Journiemernie
If you're in the neighborhood and have the chance to explore here, it is so worth it! So much history in one location! I had a lovely time exploring the grounds and taking in the sheer size of the remaining Castle pieces. Inside the exhibit, I was blown away by the amount of information I could learn about the Castle, Fitzgerald Family, and the complex history of Medieval Ireland/England. There is even a small model of what the Castle had looked like in it's hay-day, really bringing into perspective where you are standing. I struck up a conversation with one of the workers, Mary, and she was very knowledgeable of the site as well as super nice. One of the highlights of my stay in Ireland!
3. St. Patrick's College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By CarolineC936 - Leeds, United Kingdom
I was fortunate to stay in the College for a conference. The rooms are lovely and much better than I was expecting. They are a good size and very well heated. Mine had 3 windows with a great view of the campus. I had breakfast in Pugin Hall which is full of history. It was a treat to stay in a place with such history and character which has beautiful grounds, including Ireland’s oldest native tree, the Silken Thomas Yew tree. Next time I hope to see the Chapel.
