The sinking of the RMS Leinster

The Kingstown to Holyhead mailboat

The sinking of the RMS Leinster

Castledermot Public LibraryCastledermot


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Event Details

  • Fri 24 Aug  2018
  • 7.00pm - 8.00pm

  • Cost: Free

  • Venue Details
    Castledermot Public Library
    Main Street
    Castledermot



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

Date/Time: Friday 24th August, 7.00pm - 8.00pm


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