Accessed via the M4 motorway on the Dublin/Galway road, Maynooth is located adjacent to one of the main national transport corridors linking the east and west of the country. All other major road networks are accessible via the M50 which is 15 minutes’ drive away. Excellent transport links include regular rail and bus services to Dublin city centre.

Maynooth is part of the greater Dublin metropolitan area and classed as a Large Growth Town under the National Spatial Strategy. The town acts as an important self-sustaining regional economic driver for the greater Dublin area, capitalising on its international connectivity and high quality connections to Dublin City Centre, whilst also supporting and servicing a wider local economy.

The town is home to the National University of Ireland with a campus of 10,575 students, It is also home to Ireland’s National Seminary and Pontifical University and remains Ireland’s only University town. There is a focus on maintaining and further developing the established synergy between the University and major employers in the area. Intel and Hewlett-Packard both have their EMEA business campus’ just outside the town and along with the University and Maynooth Business Campus, they are the largest employers in Maynooth. Other well-known facilities include the 4 star Carton House Spa and Golf Hotel and the world renowned K Club golf courses, home of the Ryder Cup 2006.