In Genealogy every piece of paper can be a record to help you trace your ancestors.
1846 names of people in business in Maynooth is another source.
For Maynooth 850 we will be trying to find families in Maynooth who can trace back their ancestors to try to find the longest surviving families in the area.
1901 and 1911 Census record new and growing families in the area with new occupations.
1926 Irish Census will be released on the 18th April 2026 and this will increase interest in doing family research.
1824 Slater’s Directory Names recorded in Maynooth
Apothecaries: Edward O’Kelly
Bakers: John Corrigan
Blacksmiths: William Armstrong, James Briody, John Murphy
Boot and Shoe Repairs: James Green, Patrick Kennedy, Thomas Mc Ginn, Hugh Middleton
Butchers: Laurence, Croughwell, Ralph Dean, William Kearnin
Carpenters: Patrick Clancy, Patrick Dunphy
Grocers: Mary Blackhall, Michael Carpenter, Thomas Carroll, James Connor, Edward Fegan, Matthew Fegan, Patrick Fegan, Lawerence Mulins, John Connor, Lawerence Connor, Minifred Farrell, Marcella Murtagh, Thomas Toner
Inns and Hotels: John Chanler (Leinster Arms), John Connor (Boarding House)
Ironmongers: Edward Fegan,
Leather Sellers: Matthew Fegan
Linen and Woollen: John Connor, Minifred Farrell, Edward Fegan
Painters and Glaziers: John McLean, Richard McLean
Postmaster: John McLean
Public Houses: Patrick Barber, Patrick McDonnell
Saddlers: John Greaves, John McNaghmey
Surgeons: Edward O’Kelly
Tailors: Patrick Brady, Michael Dugan, James Gaffney, Luke Mahon, John Slevin, Patrick Stone
Teacher (N.S.): John Kavanagh