Maynooth 850

Celebrating 850 years of Maynooth from Fitzgerald Castle to commuter town

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Leinster Hall

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.

Leinster Hall

Between the 1940s and late 1950s the Leinster Hall, Maynooth, was a major music venue

Evening Herald 1st Feb 1947

Evening Herald 29th June 1956

Image of Leinster Hall

Leinster Hall was located on the corner (to the right in the photo). Original image courtesy of Maynooth Senior Citizens “Recollections”

Site of Leinster Hall in 2024

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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