Maynooth Castle

Over het museum

Maynooth Castle was founded in the early thirteenth century and became the seat of the FitzGeralds, who rose to be earls of Kildare and among the most powerful families in Ireland. Garret Mór, the Great Earl of Kildare, governed Ireland in the king's name from 1487 to 1513. The castle was one of the largest and richest Geraldine residences.

The original keep, begun around 1200, was one of the biggest of its kind in Ireland, and its great hall was a centre of political power and culture. The ruins lie in the middle of the town of Maynooth, about 30 km from Dublin, in well-kept grounds.

Visitors can see an exhibition inside the keep on the history of the castle and of the Geraldine family, and guided tours are offered. Entry is free.

Hoogtepunten

• Keep from around 1200, one of the largest of its kind in Ireland
• Exhibition on the castle and the FitzGerald earls of Kildare
• Guided tours of the ruins
• Free admission

Vaste collectie

• Exhibition in the keep – The history of Maynooth Castle and of the FitzGerald family, earls of Kildare.

Beheerder

Office of Public Works (OPW)

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

De toegang is gratis.

Admission is free.

Toegankelijkheid

• Deels rolstoeltoegankelijk
• Lift: geen informatie
• Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
• Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

Access for visitors with disabilities is limited.

Kinderen & gezin

Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

The castle is in the centre of Maynooth village, about 30 km west of Dublin city centre on the N4.

Service & horeca

No toilet facilities on the site. Picnic area.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd.

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