Royal Hospital Kilmainham Outdoors Guided Tour

The Royal Hospital Kilmainham stands on the site of a seventh-century early Christian settlement, replaced in Norman times with a monastery of the Knights Hospitallers.
The building as we know it today was begun in 1680. Leading architects such as William Robinson, Thomas Burgh and Francis Johnston made it the starting point for Dublin's development into a city of European standing.
Inspired by Les Invalides in Paris, the building was to be a retirement home for old soldiers. Over the next 247 years, thousands of army pensioners lived out their final days within it's walls.
In 1991, the Royal Hospital Kilmainham became home to the Irish Museum of Modern Art. IMMA

Meeting place to be confirmed.
Tour starts at 2pm.
This is an outdoor tour, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
The Baroque Chapel has a private exhibition, and is not available to view.

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Getting Here:
By Luas: Red line to Heuston Station (8 minutes walk via Military Road)
By Bus: Buses to Heuston Station(8 mins walk via Military Road), C1, C2, C3, C4 from Aston Quay. Buses to James Street(8 mins walk via steps to Bow Lane onto Irwin Street and Military Road) No.13 from O'Connell St or Dame St; G1 and G2 from Eden Quay .
Cycling: There is parking onsite and a number of Dublin Bikes stations located nearby.
The pedestrian entrance via east gate (Military Road) is steep and caution is advised to pedestrians and cyclists'.