What is recorded here
In the grounds of St Patricks College, Maynooth. The site of the Earl of Kildare's Council House which formed part of the Maynooth castle (KD005-015----) complex and which was demolished c. 1780, according to the Fourth Duke of Leinster (1891-5, 321). A nearby 18th century Church of Ireland schoolhouse contains architectural features (KD005-014----) including a medieval doorway and twin-light window which reputedly came from the Council House.
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 10 June 2011
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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