Maynooth

Also known as Maigh Nuad

Maynooth (; ) is a university town in north County Kildare, Ireland. It is home to Maynooth University (part of the National University of Ireland and also known as the National University of Ireland, Maynooth) 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 (15 miles) west of central Dublin.

Key facts

Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.name: Maynooth
Settlement.native_name_lang: ga
Settlement.image_skyline: Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Clockwise from top: businesses in Maynooth, the Maynooth campus of the National University of Ireland, St. Patrick's College
Settlement.motto: Crom Abu
Settlement.pushpin_map: Ireland
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Ireland
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Ireland
Settlement.subdivision_type1

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Contents

Location and access
Etymology
History
Historical governance
Historical features
Population
Education
Amenities
Churches
Economy
Transport
Canal
Rail
Bus
Sport and voluntary groups
Golf
GAA
Soccer
Rugby
Equestrian
Basketball
Cycling
Scouting
International relations
See also
References
External links

==Location and access== Maynooth is located on the R148 road between Leixlip and Kilcock, with the M4 motorway bypassing the town. Other roads connect the town to Celbridge, Clane, and Dunboyne. Maynooth is also on the Dublin-Sligo railway line and is served by the Commuter and InterCity train services.