Kilmainham

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Kilmainham (Cill Mhaighneann in Irish, meaning "St Maighnenn's church") is a suburb of Dublin south of the River Liffey and west of the city centre, in the Dublin 8 postal district.

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[edit] Hospital

The area is best known for Royal Hospital Kilmainham, constructed on the site where the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem had their priory in Dublin. It now houses the Irish Museum of Modern Art, and Kilmainham Gaol, where the executions of the leaders of the Easter Rising took place. In June 2008, the grounds of the hospital will host a number of concerts involving Leonard Cohen, [1] [2] [3] Iggy & The Stooges [4] and Morrissey. [5] [6]

[edit] Railway station

The Dublin Heuston railway station, one of Dublin's two main railway stations, is nearby.

[edit] Burial site

Kilmainham holds one of a small number of Viking burial sites in Dublin, the others including Islandbridge.

[edit] Rugby club

Guinness Rugby Football Club (Guinness R.F.C.) is the nearest rugby club in the area. It is based in the Iveagh Sports Grounds on the Crumlin Road.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Leonard Cohen to confirm two Dublin shows…". Phantom FM (2008-03-11). Retrieved on 2008-03-16.
  2. ^ "Cohen announces third Dublin date…". Hot Press (2008-03-20). Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
  3. ^ "Three Dublin dates for Leonard Cohen…". Phantom FM (2008-03-20). Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
  4. ^ "‘I get most kicks from sleeping with my Irish girlfriend’…". Irish Independent (2008-05-15). Retrieved on 2008-05-24.
  5. ^ "Morrissey confirms Dublin date". Hot Press (2008-05-29). Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  6. ^ "Morrissey confirms Dublin show…". Phantom FM (2008-05-29). Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
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Coordinates: 53°20.52′N, 6°18.48′W

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