Welcome

The Alumni and Friends of Maynooth are always welcome back to Saint Patrick's College, and each year there are a number of occasions when we have the opportunity to welcome you, the Maynooth Union, graduations, concerts, sports events, the Maynooth Alumni Ball, and at the close of each year, the Carol Service.

Over the years, many alumni have also become Friends of Maynooth who have contributed to the restoration and upkeep of the College. The support of the Friends of Maynooth enabled the College to build the John Paul II Library in the early 80's. Since then every major building has been restored, culminating in the restoration of the College Chapel which is underway.

Many of the alumni of Saint Patrick's College are also alumni of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, which became independent of the College in 1997. We are developing this site for our Alumni, in conjunction with our colleagues in the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.

 

College Chapel Restoration at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth

The College Chapel was built between 1875 and 1891, funded by the contributions of the catholic Irish in that difficult period after the famine, and before the foundation of the State. This is the first major restoration of the structure, and it has fallen to our generation to preserve the magnificent Chapel for future generations.

It is a magnificent national treasure, and over 11,000 priests have been ordained from Maynooth, and they have served in every parish in Ireland, and in every continent of the world.

 

 

The restoration of the College Chapel is costing about €10M, of which alumni and friends have contributed over half. All donors will be remembered in Masses in the College in perpetuity. Gifts in Ireland North and South, UK, and USA are tax-deductible, and can be spread over a number of years.

We would very much like your help to complete this wonderful project. If you would like to become involved, you may contact the President:

Monsignor Hugh G Connolly, PresOff@may.ie