The sinking of the RMS Leinster

The Kingstown to Holyhead mailboat

The sinking of the RMS Leinster

Athy Community LibraryAthy


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Event Details

  • Sat 18 Aug  2018
  • 3.00pm - 4.00pm

  • Cost: Free

  • Venue Details
    Athy Community Library

    Old Dominican Church
    Athy


  • 059-8631144
  • athylib@kildarecoco.ie
  • www.kildare.ie/athylibrary


Over 500 souls perished when the Kingstown to Holyhead mailboat was torpedoed in Dublin Bay on 10 October 1918 within 4 miles of the Irish coast.

It was the single largest loss of life in the Irish Sea.

Historian Mario Corrigan will examine the tragedy and explore the many Kildare Connections to the sinking.

Venue: Athy Community Library
Admission: Free
Not suitable for children under 12

Date/Time: Saturday 18th August, 3.00pm - 4.00pm



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