# Maynooth Castle

> Maynooth Castle is a lesser-known spot in Co. Kildare. A 13th-century castle of the Fitzgerald earls of Kildare, a ruined keep in the centre of Maynooth.

- Page: https://ireland360.ie/hidden-gems/maynooth-castle
- Section: [Hidden Gems](https://ireland360.ie/hidden-gems)
- Last updated: 2026-09-28

## Key facts

- **County:** Kildare
- **Province:** Leinster
- **Coordinates:** 53.38100, -6.58900

## Booking and links

- [More information](https://heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/maynooth-castle/)

## Details

**Maynooth Castle** is a 13th-century castle of the Fitzgerald earls of Kildare, a ruined keep in the centre of Maynooth. Located in County Kildare, the site is cared for by the Office of Public Works as part of the Heritage Ireland estate.

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