Dublin Royal Hospital Kilmainham photos

The Royal Hospital Kilmainham is located 2km from Dublin city center, on the South Circular Road. The building was founded by the first Duke of Ormond as a rest home for infirm & maimed officers, and Ireland army soldiers in 1680. Construction was completed in 1683 & incorporated by Royal Charter of King Charles the second on the 19th Feb. 1684.
Based on designs by Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), and influenced by Les Invalides in Paris, the architect was Sir William Robinson. He was appointed Surveyor-General by Lord Berkley in 1670. The Chelsea Royal Hospital founded by King Charles II as a veteran soldiers retreat was modelled after the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham. At the time of construction the Hospital Grounds were part of the nearby Phoenix Park.

Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin Ireland photo
  View of Royal Hospital building exterior & entrance driveway.
Entrance archway at Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin photo
Ornate side entrance archway at Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
 Royal Hospital Kilmainham Dublin, North doorway & Duke of Ormond Crest
North doorway at Royal Hospital Kilmainham with ornate Duke of Ormond Crest.
Royal Hospital Kilmainham courtyard & antique clock tower
Royal Hospital courtyard & clock tower.
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The grounds of the Royal Hospital comprise 48 acres & the gardens were laid out in the early 18th century. The Royal Hospital Kilmainham Act was passed in 1962 giving the Irish government trusteeship & ownership of the building, its upkeep is maintained by the Office of Public Works.
The building currently houses the Irish Museum of Modern Art & is a banqueting venue for corporate events.
Royal Hospital Kilmainham balcony view of antique gardens
View of antique gardens at Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The Wellington Monument in the nearby Phoenix Park visible in background.
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Royal Hospital, Kilmainham.
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