The sinking of the RMS Leinster

The Kingstown to Holyhead mailboat 

The sinking of the RMS Leinster

Kilcock Community LibraryKilcock


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Event Details

  • Fri 24 Aug  2018
  • 11.00am - 12 noon

  • Cost: Free

  • Venue Details
    Kilcock Community Library
    Butlers Lane
    Main Street
    Kilcock



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: Kilcock Community Library 
Admission: Free 
Not suitable for children under 12 

Date/Time: Friday 24th August, 11.00am - 12 noon


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