Maynooth Castle, National monument and medieval castle in Maynooth, Ireland
The stone fortress includes a gatehouse and the Solar Tower, displaying the united arms of the Boyles and Fitzgeralds families on its walls.
The Fitzgerald family constructed the initial keep around 1203, establishing their residence after receiving the land grant from Strongbow in 1176.
The castle served as a center of Irish governance when Garret Mor, the Great Earl of Kildare, administered Ireland from 1487 to 1513.
The castle opens for visitors from May 23 to September 29, with tours available daily between 10:00 and 18:00, requiring advance booking for groups.
The castle stands at the entrance to Maynooth University's South Campus, marking the connection between medieval history and modern education.
Location: Maynooth
GPS coordinates: 53.38079,-6.59440
Latest update: May 24, 2025 21:23
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