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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 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…