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AUGUST 2024 VISITOverall, Maynooth offers a unique mix of history, education, and modern amenities, making it an appealing place to live, study, or visit. Whether exploring…

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BY ALEXANDRA WEJCHERT 2024"Freedom" is an abstract sculpture crafted from stainless steel. Its towering height and reflective surface make it a striking presence on the university…
BY IMOGEN STUART 2024ronze statue of pope John Paul II embracing two kneeling children, based on a photograph taken during the Pope's visit in 1980.

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ENTRANCE TO CEMETERY 2024Maynooth University, unusually for a university, has its own cemetery known as St. Patrick's Cemetery. The cemetery has a number of features characteristic of…

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FRANK CORISH MEMORIAL 2024The memorial sculpture honouring Patrick Corish in the college gardens of St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, is a unique and evocative tribute to his legacy as a…

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LEINSTER STREET IN MAYNOOTH 2024Leinster Street, also known as Canal Place, is a significant 18th-century street in Maynooth. It runs south from Main Street towards Maynooth Harbour and the…

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MAYNOOTH 2022
MAYNOOTH CASTLE 2022Maynooth Castle is a 13th-century Anglo-Norman castle located in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. It is situated at the entrance to the South Campus of…
MAYNOOTH CASTLE 2024Built in the early 13th century, the castle quickly became a stronghold for the FitzGerald dynasty, the Earls of Kildare, one of the most powerful families in…
MAYNOOTH RAILWAY STATION 2024The proximity of the train station to the Royal Canal offers passengers picturesque views and opportunities for leisurely walks or cycling along the towpath.…

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OLD ARMY HUT 2024There appears to be no connection between Geraldine Hall, now a Scout Hall, and the green metal hut that once housed various community groups. They are two…

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PARSON STREET 2024Meadowbrook Stream, known locally as Taghadoe or more intriguingly, Joan Slade, winds its way along Parson Street in Maynooth, weaving a narrative rich in…

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SOUTH UNIVERSITY CAMPUS 2024The South Campus of Maynooth University, steeped in history and natural beauty, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling town centre.
ST MARYS CATHOLIC CHURCH 2024The church's design, typical of the period, features an ornate and elaborate facade contrasting with the simpler treatment of the remaining walls. This…
ST MARYS CHURCH 2024St. Mary's Church of Ireland, situated on Parson Street in Maynooth, stands as a testament to the town's rich history and religious heritage.

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THE ROCK GARDEN 2024I have seen the garden referred to as the "junior garden" and the "junior house gardens" and I do know which is correct.

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WHAT IS A CHRUCH 2024Looks like someone needs to go back to Sunday school for a spelling lesson! Perhaps the sign writer was distracted by the heavenly views at St. Mary's Church in…