Maynooth GAA was founded in 1887 and has an interesting history

Maynooth Town Football Club was formed in 1969 and merged with the  Ballygoran United Club in 1972

Cricket has also a history in Maynooth since the 1880s

St. Mary’s Band dates back to 1796. The current band dates from 1931

Set dancing was also popular often taking place outdoors near Bond Bridge

Snooker and Billiards were also played with tables in the CYMS Hall

Maynooth ICA was formed in 1952

Maynooth Senior Citizens formed in 1965 ( marked 60 years last year)

Maynooth Scouts in 1975 (marked 50 years last year)

The “Maynooth Newsletter” was started in 1975 on a voluntary basis as a community newsletter. It has been produced by the Maynooth Community Employment Scheme since 1985 (marked 40 years last year).