Extension proposed for Kildare pub
An extended lounge and beer garden area could be coming to the premises
An extension could be on the way to one County Kildare pub.
Jimmy McMahon of McMahon’s Gastrobar has applied for planning permission from Kildare County Council (KCC) to make the changes to the premises, which is located on the Main Street of Maynooth.
According to the description contained within the application, Mr McMahon wants to merge and extend part of the existing pub into part of the existing adjoining former Elite Bakery building to provide an extended lounge and beer garden area.
Permission is also being sought from KCC for ancillary back of house accommodation comprising of a new stairs linking to the existing basement, additional storage, toilets and a goods in / emergency exit).
In addition, Mr McMahon wants to both apply for a change of use to part of the former Elite Bakery building and to make alterations to the rear elevation of both properties, in order to provide a new frontage / façade to face Doctor’s Lane.
Lastly, the applicant has also applied for permission for ‘all associate internal and external alterations and site development works’.
The date received on the application is listed as June 5 last, while the submission-by and due dates are listed as July 9, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.
According to the business’ official website, Jimmy McMahon is a native of Mulhussey in Maynooth.
It makes reference to Mr McMahon’s boxing career in his youth — in particular, how he reached the finals of the New York Golden Gloves boxing tournament, and he also fought professionally in Madison Square Garden in 1992.
The website asserted that Mr McMahon’s boxing career instilled in him ‘a relentless dedication and passion’, and maintained that he brings the ‘same commitment to excellence in creating a memorable drinking and dining experience’ at McMahon’s Gastrobar.