Architectural feature in Maynooth, County Kildare

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What is recorded here

In the grounds of St Patricks College, Maynooth. An 18th century Church of Ireland schoolhouse contains a medieval doorway (Wth 1.03m; H 2.4m) which is chiefly of granite and has a segmented fluted arch of five 'orders', and a medieval twin-light window with hood-moulding, of granite with limestone repairs. Both reputedly came from the Earl of Kildare's Council House (KD005-013----) which formed part of the Maynooth castle complex (KD005-015----) and which was demolished c. 1780, according to the Fourth Duke of Leinster (1891-5,321) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KD005-014

Places near here

Photo credits

A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
Maker not stated on source page, irlandnews.com
Kmcnamee, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Harbour HouseHouse · 108 yd

Explorer Tom Harbour House in Maynooth looks like it’s auditioning for a reality show where everyone is too fancy to move. It’s got…

LyreenHouse · 158 yd

Explorer Tom Lyreen in Maynooth would bring a bottle of vintage wine to any party and leave early. It’s a Georgian beauty that used…

Maynooth Garda Síochána StationHouse · 165 yd

Explorer Tom Maynooth Garda Síochána Station hates visitors who ask where the toilets are, claiming they’re in the next dimension.…

Suva HouseHouse · 166 yd

Explorer Tom Suva House in Maynooth is planning its retirement by pretending to be a chic shopfront on the ground floor. It wants to…

The Leinster ArmsHotel · 171 yd

Explorer Tom The Leinster Arms in Maynooth had a fiddler who played all night until his fingers bled. It’s classical style, which…

Buckley HouseOfficially recorded historic building · 174 yd

Explorer Tom Buckley House in Maynooth would describe the 1800s to a teenager as 'vibes were good but no Wi-Fi.' It overlooks the…

Ivy HouseHouse · 177 yd

Explorer Tom Ivy House in Maynooth hears everything through its walls, especially the college students studying next door. It’s got…

AxisMonument · 187 yd

Explorer Tom Axis in Maynooth is standing in Court House Square like it’s the focal point of the universe, which is a bit much for a…

outbuilding189 yd

Explorer Tom Outbuilding in Maynooth on Doctor's Lane is a crude stone block that looks like it was built by someone who hated…

Leinster HouseHouse · 201 yd

Explorer Tom Leinster House in Maynooth has an imaginary twin across the sea who keeps calling to say hello. It’s had a major…

The College GraveyardGraveyard · 680 yd

Explorer Tom The College Graveyard is judging your outfit and finding it lacking. I swear the dead are writing scathing one-star…

Maynooth GAA ClubGAA ground · 1183 yd

More archaeology and monuments in County Kildare · All of County Kildare

Add to this placeAdd a picture Add a detailed tip Add a story

Explore the map1,095,414 places to discover