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National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM)
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Location: Maynooth
+ Students:
8,400
+ Faculty: 252 |
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Founded:
1795
+ Website:
www.nuim.ie |
Overview
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Claims to be the 'Fastest Growing' University in Ireland
+ NUIM is
the 2nd oldest University in Ireland
+ 2004 saw the opening of the €100m John Hume Building
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The campus is split between North & South
Sports Facilities
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There are 12 pitches in all between the two campus'
+ The Sports Centre has a large Hall for indoor games as well as a
new small hall
+ There are the usual exercise machines in the
Sports Centre
+ The college has the oldest indoor swimming pool in
Ireland (built 1906)
+ There are also a number of Tennis Courts
Other Facilities
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There are a number of restaurants, including an O'Briens
+ There is also an A.I.B., a bookshop and a Londis
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short walk from the college there is a shopping centre, and the village
centre
Famous Alumni
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Nicholas Callan, Scientist
+ John Hume, Politician
+ Eimear Quinn, Eurovision Singer |
+ Craig Doyle,
Broadcaster
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Accommodation
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There are approximately 1,000 places on campus currently available
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Campus ranges from €85 - €105 per week dependent on room type
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room in a house typically costs €75 - €95 per week
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