Sigersons GAA 50 Year Golden Jubilee at Maynooth University

What to Expect

Maynooth University marks 50 years of Sigersons GAA at the university with a golden jubilee evening at the Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth on Friday 23 October 2026, running from 6.30pm to 11pm.

The centrepiece is a formal recognition of the 1976 championship winning team, with members of that side among the guests. Around it, the evening brings together former players from across five decades, current students, university staff and supporters. The programme includes presentations from GAA and university figures, reflections on how the football has changed over fifty years, and historical memorabilia on display. There is a reception followed by a plated dinner, so it is a sit-down evening rather than a standing reception, with time built in for people to find each other. Ticket pricing was not published on the listing at the time of writing; the organisers are the Maynooth University Alumni Team, contactable at alumni.events@mu.ie, and refunds are available up to 14 days before.

Good to Know

• Date: Friday 23 October 2026, 6.30pm to 11pm
• Venue: Glenroyal Hotel and Leisure Club, Straffan Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 C2V1
• Includes a reception and plated dinner
• Special recognition of the 1976 championship winning team
• Open to alumni, past players, current students, staff and supporters
• Ticket pricing was not listed at the time of writing; check the booking page
• Organised by the Maynooth University Alumni Team, alumni.events@mu.ie
• Refunds available up to 14 days before the event

Getting There

The Glenroyal Hotel is on the Straffan Road in Maynooth, at the edge of the town centre beside the Manor Mills shopping centre. By car, leave the M4 at junction 7 for Maynooth and follow signs for the town centre; there is parking at the hotel and in the adjoining centre. Maynooth railway station, on the Dublin Connolly to Sligo line, is a short walk away, which makes the train a good option for anyone travelling from Dublin or from Leixlip, Kilcock and Enfield on a Friday evening. Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann routes also serve Maynooth from the city and from Celbridge.