All excursions will take place on

Friday, 21st August, 2026

Timings given below are approximate and there may be minor changes which will be confirmed later

St. Patrick's Cathedral & Marsh's Library, Dublin

This day trip will depart Maynooth 09.30 and return 17.00. It includes a guided tour of St Patricks' Cathedral, a hot lunch, and a guided tour of Marsh's Library, plus coach transfers to and from Maynooth Campus / Glenroyal Hotel

Georgian Dublin walk & the Irish Architectural Archive

This full-day tour will depart 08.45 and return 17.15. It begins with a 2-hour guided walking tour of the Leinster House and Merrion Square area of Dublin's south city centre. A lunch break in the National Gallery of Ireland self-service café is included where guests must purchase their own lunch. The afternoon will be a guided tour of the Irish Architectural Archive in Merrion Square. Coach transfers there and back from Maynooth Campus/Glenroyal Hotel are included.

Maynooth Heritage Walk

This two-hour walking tour will explore parts of the historic campus not often on public view including the magnificent Russell Library, the Science Museum, and the College Chapel. The tour will run 10.00-12.00 and a second tour may be offered in the afternoon depending on demand.

Brú na Bóinne, Newgrange & Knowth

This day trip will leave at 10.30 and return at approximately 18.00. (There will be a casual dress code for the 18.30 welcome buffet!). Coach transfers between Maynooth Campus/Glenroyal Hotel are included, as is hot lunch in the Brú na Bóinne café.

Castletown House & Parkland

Map of Castletown Parkland and River Walks, by permission of Castletown House/ OPW

This tour will depart 10.15 and return 16.00. It includes a 1 hour guided tour of Castletown House, followed by a walk through the parkland to a hot lunch in Celbridge village, walking back to Castletown House for coach transfer back to Maynooth.

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