Maynooth
About UsMaynooth is an attractive university town (population c.11,000) with a compelling history. It is distinguished by its tree-lined main street, linking the university campus to the magnificent estate of Carton House. With an excellent choice of restaurants, coffee houses and pubs, as well as good shopping, visitors can enjoy the buzz of discovery and relaxation in a charming location.
On the doorstep of Dublin, Maynooth is an ideal base from which to explore the cultural and entertainment treasures of Ireland's capital city. The important historical and cultural attractions of the Boyne Valley and Glendalough are within easy reach.
Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the proximity of international-standard golf courses at Carton House and the K Club, and an abundance of challenging courses within 30 minutes' drive of the campus.
The renowned trio of Kildare racecoures - Curragh, Punchestown and Naas - are each less than an hour's drive from Maynooth, and there is also easy access to Leopardstown and Fairyhouse. GAA fans will find Maynooth a convenient base from which to travel on to Croke Park for hurling and football championship deciders.
The university campus itself is an historical gem and is home to Silken Thomas's yew tree, the National Science Museum, magnificent examples of Pugin's Gothic Revival architecture and the stunning College Chapel.
