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Official account for St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth.

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The very best of luck to all of our students who have started their exams this week!

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January 8, 2026 at 11:53 AM
See Michael A Conway, ‘The Thing with Feathers: Hope in a Time of Transition,’ The Furrow, January 2026.

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Welcome to The Furrow The Furrow is a monthly journal for the contemporary Church.  It enjoys an international reputation as a courageous and impartial forum for discussion of challenges facing the Ch...
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January 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
As we end the Jubilee of Hope, Professor Michael A. Conway, Professor in Faith & Culture, SPPU, has published the lead article in The Furrow, where he explores what hope might mean, particularly as a feature of the journey itself of faith life.
January 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, SPPU, published 'We need Catholic just war theory now more than ever', America magazine (5 Jan 2026): www.americamagazine.org/faith-and-re...
We need Catholic just war theory now more than ever
The U.S. attack on Venezuela presents a moment to examine the continuing relevance of just war theory—especially since it is withering away with the Trump administration’s “Rambo” militarism.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Rev Dr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue, Lecturer of Systematic Theology, SPPU, will be giving a talk in Washington DC, January 13th.

More details below:
January 5, 2026 at 10:13 AM
🎄Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir!

Happy Christmas from all at St Patrick's, Maynooth.

#stpatricks #maynooth #christmas
December 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The three evenings featured outstanding performances by the College Chapel Choir and Maynooth Choral Society, directed by Dr. John O’Keeffe; the Schola Gregoriana, led by Dr. Darina McCarthy; and the @maynoothuniversity.ie Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr. Michael Dawson.
December 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
It’s official, Christmas has started!

A magnificent night at the annual Maynooth Carol Service last night, bringing three amazing nights of performance to a close. A signal for many that Christmas is here.
December 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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For those looking to pick up the perfect #Christmas gift before leaving campus this week, Maynooth University Bookshop now have copies of “Childhood and the Irish: a Miscellany” in stock.
December 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Rev Dr Michael Shortall, President, St Patrick’s College joined with Prof. Eeva Leinonen, President of @maynoothuniversity.ie today with staff of both institutions for the annual Christmas gathering.

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Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir.
December 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
St Patrick’s College, Maynooth appoints new President.

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St Patrick’s College, Maynooth appoints new President. | St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth
Pontifical University and National Seminary.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The next lecture in our Philosophy lecture series takes place this week, Thursday, Loftus Halls, at 5:00pm.

All welcome.

#stpatricks #maynooth #philosophy
December 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Our BATh degree opens doors to careers in teaching, business, communications, development, chaplaincy and many more professions in public and private sectors.

✉️ ruth.daly@spcm.ie / rachel.mchugh@spcm.ie

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December 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
➡️ Meet Rowan Egan from Meath, a current Theology & Gaeilge student and Student Ambassador at SPPU.

Missed our open days? You can get in touch with Ruth or Rachel (or drop us a message here) and get all the information you need about studying at St Patrick's!
December 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Rev Dr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue joined the Come & See Inspirations podcast to discuss the up coming changes in the lectionary for the Irish Church and how Catholics in Ireland will hear the proclamation of the Word of God.

Listen here:
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C&SI - Preparing a new Lectionary for the Irish Church - 30 Nov 2025 (S06E01b) (podcast excerpt) - Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)
On this weeks podcast/radio programme excerpt the C&SI team is joined by Fr Neil Xavier O’Donoghue, Executive Secretary for Liturgy of the Irish Catholic's Bishop Conference to discuss the up comi...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Tobias Winright, Professor of Moral Theology, SPPU, has published 'Defense Secretary Hegseth's approach to the use of armed force is wrong' in the National Catholic Reporter, 5 November 2025.

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Defense Secretary Hegseth's approach to the use of armed force is wrong
For decades Tobias Winright has studied and taught the ethics of the use of force, as well as the just war theory. The moral theologian takes issue with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approach to th...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our BATh degree opens doors to careers in teaching, business, communications, development, chaplaincy and many more professions in public and private sectors.

✉️ ruth.daly@spcm.ie / rachel.mchugh@spcm.ie

#stpatricks #maynooth #sppu #cao2026 #undergraduate #theology #arts
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
➡️ Meet Rachel Harries from Carlow, a current Theology & Gaeilge student and Student Ambassador at SPPU.

Missed our open days? You can get in touch with Ruth or Rachel (or drop us a message here) and get all the information you need about studying at St Patrick's!
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Our BATh degree opens doors to careers in teaching, business, communications, development, chaplaincy and many more professions in public and private sectors.

✉️ ruth.daly@spcm.ie / rachel.mchugh@spcm.ie

#stpatricks #maynooth #sppu #cao2026 #undergraduate #theology #arts
December 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
➡️ Meet Christopher Lynn from Westmeath, a current Theology & History student and Student Ambassador at SPPU.

Missed our open days? You can get in touch with Ruth or Rachel (or drop us a message here) and get all the information you need about studying at St Patrick's!
December 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A busy day one of the November open days. Looking forward to tomorrow!

#stpatricks #sppu #maynooth #openday
November 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The John Scanlan memorial fun run will take place on the 12th of December, here on campus.

See details below of how you can join in:
November 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🎄The Origins of the Christmas Story

Prof Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History, SPPU, will be giving a talk featuring the Art, Literature, Story and Song of Christmas on the 3rd of December, 8pm, at the Education Centre, Kildare

Read more:
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November 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Bí linn dár Laethanta Oscailte Fochéime!

ℹ️Má thugann tú faoi chúrsa linn, déanfaidh tú machnamh ar bhuncheisteanna doimhne a bhaineann linn uilig agus sealbhóidh tú scileanna cumarsáide agus idirphearsanta.

📅 Dé Aoine 28 Samhain - 9rn–1in

📅 Dé Sathairn 29 Samhain : 10rn–2in
November 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Our school liaison officer, Ruth Daly, pictured with then Minister for Education now Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee at the Newgrange Hotel, Meath Career Fair last month.

#stpatricks #sppu #maynooth
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM