The sinking of the RMS Leinster
The Kingstown to Holyhead mailboat
Naas Community LibraryNaas
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Event Details
- Tue 21 Aug 2018
- 7.00pm - 8.00pm
- Cost: Free
- Venue Details
Naas Community Library
Harbour View
Naas
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: Naas Community Library
Admission: Free
Not suitable for children under 12
Date/Time: Tuesday 21st August, 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Event Contact Details
Please use the contact details below if they differ from the venue contact details.
- Contact: Naas Community Library
- Tel: 045 879111
- Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie
- Web: www.kildare.ie/library