Maynooth 850

Celebrating 850 years of Maynooth from Fitzgerald Castle to commuter town

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Modern Landmarks

2026 marks 850 years since Strongbow granted lands to the Fitzgeralds, where they built their castle and the village of Maynooth was established. Maynooth 850 is marking this important anniversary with events throughout the year.

Modern Landmarks

Manor Mills Site – Mill to Apartments and Shops

Mart and O’Reilly’s Garage – Tesco Carton Park

Maynooth Mart and O’Reilly’s Garage in the 1960s (image source unknown) 2025 Tesco Carton Park

History of Maynooth | The Fitzgeralds | Maynooth Castle | St. Mary’s Church of Ireland | Carton House | Planned Estate Town | St. Patrick’s College and MU | The Royal Canal | The Great Famine | The Land Question | The Political Question | Employment | Agricultural Activity | Modern Landmarks | Services | Sport and Social Activities | Public Transport | Leinster Hall | Education | Housing Developments | Population Growth in Maynooth | Who lived in Maynooth?

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Contact: Paul Croghan, Chairperson, Maynooth 850
e-mail: Maynooth850@gmail.com
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