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Study Abroad In Ireland

Study Abroad in Maynooth, Ireland

This program is open to all juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Students will spend a semester studying at 200-year-old Maynooth University, which is located only 15 miles from Dublin. Students may choose from a wide variety of courses while there, including European history, English and Irish literature, classical Greek and Rome, and geography. Financial aid and scholarships are avilable, and on-campus housing will be provided. Questions may be directed to Dr. Owen S. Ireland (395-5627) and applications may be picked up at the Office of International Education in Morgan Hall. For more information on the program, see Maynooth University's Office of International Education website or this gallery of stunning photographs and videos from the campus.

 

Maynooth

This cross-section shows the varied beauties of the Maynooth campus,
from the old architecture of the church to the new styles of the library.

President's Office

The President's Office is one of the many lovely sites seen at Maynooth.

Courtyard

This depicts the central courtyard of Maynooth's old campus.
Note the palm trees that are still in bloom, though this picture was taken in December.

Architecture

The beautiful architecture of the old campus can be seen in the
castle-like turrets and the large church steple shown in this picture.

Village

The picturesque village of Maynooth is only a short distance away from the campus,
and provides many diversions for students who need a break from studying.

Statue

This statue is located in front of Maynooth's new library, and shows
the late Pope John Paul II praying with two young children.

Library

 Maynooth's new library offers a larger and more diverse
selection of texts to assist students in their classwork.

Library

The postcard shows the interior of the Russell Library.

Hedge Area

This hedged area is a quiet and secluded place for students looking for a solitary place
to study or simply relax. A statue of the Virgin mary can be found in the center of the grove.

Maynooth Chapel

This picture shows the inside of Maynooth's chapel.
Leffy River
This is a view from the South side of the Leffy River, which runs through the center of Dublin.
Millenium Bridge
Late-night revelers on an early Sunday morning enjoy the view from the
Millenium Bridge, which spans the Leffy River, Dublin.
St. Patrick's College
A welcome sign on the North Campus at Maynooth.

Last Updated 7/21/10

News

Two History Faculty receive SUNY Chancellor's Awards for 2012!

Five history students have won campus-wide awards for the 2011-2012 year!

History student Judith Littlejohn interviewed about her love of history and how it led to a job as the curator for the Elba museum

Dr. Macpherson gives the keynote lecture in the Belize at 30 Conference, the final event in the celebrations of Belize's Independence 

Events

There will be no department events until the Fall term.  History faculty will be present at SOAR events, however, to assist new transfers and late admits. 

Best wishes for a fun and productive summer.