Maynooth
Ireland · LeinsterIE
University town in County Kildare, Ireland
Maynooth is a university town in north County Kildare, Ireland. It is home to Maynooth University and St Patrick's College, a Pontifical University and Ireland's sole Roman Catholic seminary. Maynooth is also the seat of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference and holds the headquarters of Ireland's largest development charity, Trócaire. Maynooth is located 24 kilometres west of central Dublin.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 12,510
- Coordinates
- 53.385, -6.594
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 48 m
Overview of Maynooth
Travellers heading to Leinster, Ireland will find Maynooth, a compact town. Around 12,510 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture and nightlife. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Maynooth
Culture in Maynooth
(5)For culture, expect Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Churches, Museums and Towers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Maynooth.
Nightlife in Maynooth
(2)Looking for nightlife? Maynooth has Events and Nightlife. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Maynooth.
Best time to visit Maynooth
Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Maynooth is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Leinster and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Maynooth that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maynooth known for?
- Maynooth, in Leinster, Ireland, is best known for culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 12,510 residents.
- What can you do in Maynooth?
- Recorded activities in Maynooth include Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Churches, Museums and Towers. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Maynooth?
- Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Maynooth located?
- Maynooth is located in Leinster, Ireland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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