Maynooth Castle

Maynooth Castle
Native name
Caisleán Má Nuad (Irish)
Ruins of Maynooth Castle, Kildare
TypeCastle
LocationParson Street, Maynooth,
County Kildare, Ireland
Coordinates53°22′51″N 6°35′40″W / 53.38085°N 6.59442°W / 53.38085; -6.59442
AreaThe Pale
FounderGerald FitzMaurice, 1st Lord of Offaly
Builtearly 13th century
Architectural style(s)Norman
Official nameMaynooth Castle
Reference no.485
Maynooth Castle is located in Ireland
Maynooth Castle
Location of Maynooth Castle in Ireland
Ruins of Maynooth Castle today

Maynooth Castle is a ruined castle in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland which stands at the entrance to the South Campus of Maynooth University.[1][2] Constructed in the early 13th century, it became the primary residence of the Kildare Fitzmaurice and Fitzgerald family.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Maynooth Castle | Heritage Ireland". heritageireland.ie. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Visit Maynooth Castle with Discover Ireland". Discover Ireland. Retrieved 23 September 2022.