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Maynooth
Kildare

Maynooth university campus is centrally located in this vibrant North Kildare town. Just off the M4, no more than 24km from Dublin city centre, Maynooth is an easy train or bus ride from the capital and is convenient to Dublin Airport.

The south campus, home to the iconic St Joseph’s Square and the magnificent College Chapel, offers 74 rooms throughout the year, with an additional 96 available from early June to late August. Accommodation ranges in style from the traditional student-type rooms to a variety of comfortably appointed en-suites. The architectural splendour of the quadrangles and cloisters is complemented only by the aura of history.

The north campus testifies to the spectacular growth of the university in the past two decades. Three apartment villages offer different accommodation styles from early June to early September. The University Village comprises 240 standard single rooms in four halls of residence dating back to 1991. Rye Hall, originally the quarters of the Society of Missions to Africa, was converted into student residences in 2001, with 60 single rooms (of which four are en-suite) in 12 apartments. The River Apartments complex was developed in two phases in 2002 and 2003 and provides en-suite accommodation for 511, mainly in single rooms.

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The youthful vitality of Maynooth town (population 12,000) makes an intriguing contrast with the impressive historical setting. At the College gate the ruined castle of the Fitzgeralds, once a seat of power in Ireland, overlooks the new Manor Mills shopping complex. The main street of the town, lined with fine shops, restaurants and pubs, connects the College to the Duke of Leinster’s Carton estate. On the eastern horizon Connolly’s Folly rises, a link to the recently renovated Castletown House in Celbridge.

The campus dates back to 1795 and is home to stunning examples of Georgian and Neo-Gothic architecture, including the sublime College Chapel. There are three beautiful gardens and extensive parkland walks.

For those of a more outdoor bent Maynooth and its environs offer much – golf in two of the most renowned courses in Ireland (Carton House and the K Club), walks along the Royal Canal, fishing. Maynooth is in the heart of horse territory, surrounded by world-famous stud farms and numerous equestrian centres. For horse-racing fans the Curragh, Punchestown, Naas and Fairyhouse are all within a 30-minute drive. Not much further afield are the historical treasures of the Boyne Valley and Glendalough. And, of course, Dublin and its myriad attractions are within easy reach.

Directions

By Bus: Suburban (Dublin Bus)
From Pearse Street in Dublin, no. 66 and no. 67A (via Celbridge) serve Maynooth frequently. The journey can take between 50 minutes and one hour, depending on traffic. The bus-stop is on Main Street, a four-minute walk from the main Reception desk.
A Nitelink service (67n) departs from Westmoreland Street in Dublin at 00:30 and 02:00, Monday to Saturday, with an additional 03:30 departure on Saturdays. There is no Sunday service.
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A number of provincial bus services to/from the West of Ireland stop in Maynooth. The bus-stop is opposite the Glenroyal complex, a five-minute walk from the main Reception desk.

By Train: Commuter (Arrow) Service
Maynooth is served frequently from Pearse and Connolly Stations, a journey of approximately 40 minutes.
Inter-City
The Sligo train stops at Maynooth, with the Dublin-Maynooth section a non-stop 30-minute journey.

By Air: Maynooth is 33km from Dublin Airport. Leaving the airport follow directions to Dublin, joining M1, then take the exit for the M50 (the first exit after the airport). Immediately after the Westlink toll bridge take the M4 exit (junction 7) for the West. Take Maynooth exit, follow signs for Maynooth, passing through three sets of traffic lights before coming to lights on Main Street. Turn left, continue off the end of Main Street through lights. Turn right off this road at bend, South Campus entrance straight ahead.

By Sea: Dublin Port is 28km from Maynooth. Follow signs for the West, via R105, N11, N4 and M4.
Dún Laoghaire is 41km from Maynooth. Follow signs for M50 via N31 and R113. Take exit for M4.

Rooms

There are seven different room types at Maynooth Campus.

Suites (3)
These extensive suites comprise a sitting-room, bedroom and en-suite bathroom. One is a twin, the other two each have a double and single bed. Two of the bathrooms have a bath.

Superior Ensuites (7)
These comfortable rooms, located either in the Georgian Stoyte House or Neo-Gothic St Patrick’s House, typically comprise a spacious bedroom with a en-suite bathroom. Some include a small ante-room with wardrobes. There are three doubles, three double + singles and one twin. One of the bathrooms has a bath.

Regular Ensuites (10)
Recently converted, these rooms overlook the front of the College, with views of the south campus gate, the Geraldine castle and the Church of Ireland church and tower. All are doubles. The en-suites all have showers.

College Rooms (150)
Standard rooms, each with a wash-hand basin and shaver unit. Showers and toilets are located on each section of corridor, with a typical ratio of one shower/toilet per five bedrooms. Of the 150 rooms, 48 are twins, located in St Patrick’s House. There are six singles in St Patrick’s, the remaining rooms are all in St Mary’s House. Rooms offer stunning views of St Joseph’s Square, the Bicentary Garden, the Orchard and the parkland at the rear of the College.

River Apartments (492)
En-suite rooms, almost all single (there are 19 twins), arranged for the most part in 5-bed apartments in a complex comprising 16 halls of residence. Fully-equipped kitchens.

University Village Apartments (240)
Standard single rooms in 5-bed apartments, with 12 apartments in each of four halls of residence. Fully equipped kitchens.

Rye Hall (60)
Standard single rooms in a mixture of 4-bed and 7-bed apartments, with one in each of the four 7-beds an en-suite. Fully equipped kitchen.

Facilities

All rooms are serviced, with bed linen and towels provided. Guests have access to laundry facilities. All en-suite rooms and apartments have TV. Free internet access is provided to all guests, with wired or wireless connections in north campus rooms and public terminals for south campus guests. The reception desk is open seven days per week from 08:30 to 23:00.

Guests have access to the grounds and heritage buildings. A self-guide brochure may be purchased at Reception for those who wish to explore the campus in more detail. Access to the swimming-pool and gym can be arranged for a fee.

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Close to Maynooth

Just a few minutes’ drive from the campus Carton House is set in magnificent grounds that feature two championship golf courses – the Montgomerie and the O’Meara – as well as extensive walks and a new hotel and restaurant. The K Club, host to the Ryder Cup in 2006, is in Straffan, just 8km from Maynooth. Numerous other golf courses, including Knockanally, Rathcore, Millicent and Killeen, are within easy reach.

Straffan Butterfly Farm is open daily for three months from 1 June each year. Also in Straffan are the Steam Museum and Lodge Park Walled Garden.

Castletown House, the finest Palladian mansion in Ireland, is located in Celbridge, less than 7km from Maynooth.

12km west of Maynooth is Donadea Forest Park, the old Aylmer family estate, with a network of delightful walks traced across over 240 hectares of mixed woodland.

Kildare is famed for its horses and Maynooth is surrounded by some of the finest stud farms. Copperalley Equestrian Centre is just a few km north of Maynooth and is one of several within easy reach of the town.

In Maynooth

As well as enjoying the buzz of a genuinely lively town visitors can indulge in excellent shopping on Main Street and in Manor Mills, including several exclusive boutiques. Maynooth has a range of cafés and restaurants, covering Chinese, Thai, Indian, Italian and Irish cuisine, while the numerous local taverns offer quality pub food. Most pubs have music nights featuring piano and traditional music.

There are pleasant walks in Maynooth and its environs. Visitors are welcome to stroll in the extensive parkland on the south campus where there are magnificent gardens on view. Carton Walk off the east end of Main Street takes you to the perimeter of the Montgomerie Course in Carton House. A walk along the Royal Canal, towards either Leixlip or Kilcock, is also recommended.

The National Science Museum is located on the south campus and features in particular items associated with the renowned Nicholas Callan.

The College Chapel on the south campus is a must for all visitors. From the floor mosaics and carved wooden stalls to the Rose Window and the canvas medallions adorning the ceiling the experience is sublime.

For fishing enthusiasts Maynooth Fisheries, on the outskirts of the town on the Dunboyne Road, boasts four lakes and two rivers.