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Maynooth Castle, Maynooth

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Maynooth Castle, Maynooth

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 53°22'52"N, 6°35'38"W
Address

Main StreetMaynooth Ireland

Contact
+353 1 628 6744
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Opening hours
  1. Monday10 am - 5:45 pm
  2. Tuesday10 am - 5:45 pm
  3. Wednesday10 am - 5:45 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 5:45 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 5:45 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 5:45 pm
  7. Sunday10 am - 5:45 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Day trips

Maynooth Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Science Museum, Royal Canal Greenway, Aula Maxima, Laraghbryan.

  • national science museum maynooth~1270 ftSW
    Science museum, Museum

    National Science Museum, Maynooth

    7 min walk • The National Science and Ecclesiology Museum at Maynooth is a science museum and museum of ecclesiology, located on the joint campus of St Patrick's College, Maynooth and Maynooth University, Ireland. It is an institution of the college, having begun as an ecclesiological museum.

  • royal canal greenway maynooth~1330 ftSE
    Hiking, Hiking trail

    Royal Canal Greenway, Maynooth

    7 min walk • The Royal Canal Greenway is a greenway, in Ireland, which will become part of the western section of EuroVelo EV2, and the Dublin-Galway Greenway. Since its official opening in March 2021, it is the longest greenway in Ireland.

  • aula maxima maynooth~860 ftW
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Aula Maxima, Maynooth

    5 min walk • Aula Maxima, officially the McMahon Hall, is a theatre building in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. It was built in 1893. Aula Maxima comes from Latin, meaning Great Hall. The building is also known simply as "The Aula".

  • laraghbryan0.8 miW
    Cemetery

    Laraghbryan

    21 min walk • Laraghbryan is the site of an old monastic settlement, cemetery and ruined church, 1 kilometre west of Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. It is the site of a graveyard which is in use by the Roman Catholic Parish of Maynooth.

  • st patricks college maynooth~1200 ftSW
    Universities and schools

    St Patrick's College, Maynooth

    6 min walk • St Patrick's College, Maynooth, is the "National Seminary for Ireland", and a pontifical university, located in the town of Maynooth, 24 km from Dublin, Ireland. The college and seminary are often referred to as Maynooth College.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Maynooth Castle open?

Maynooth Castle is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 5:45 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 5:45 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 5:45 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 5:45 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 5:45 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 5:45 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 5:45 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Maynooth Castle?

Nearby attractions include Aula Maxima, Maynooth (5 min walk), St Patrick's College, Maynooth (6 min walk), National Science Museum, Maynooth (7 min walk).

Where to next? Visit kildare Kildare region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Ireland.

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