The Little Book of Rathmines

Did you know?

- Ireland's first Olympic medallist, Jack B. Yeats, was awarded the silver medal in 1924 for his painting The Liffey Swim.

- Florence Balcombe, one-time girlfriend of Oscar Wilde and later wife of Bram Stoker, lived at No. 66 Palmerston Road.

- The renowned green dome of Rathmines Church was originally destined for St Petersburg. Rathmines is one of the oldest and most vibrant parts of Dublin. In this compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts, you will find out about Rathmines' past, its proud sporting heritage, its arts and culture, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this book can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this much-loved area.

© 2019 THP Ireland (전자책 ): 9780750990233

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전자책 : 2019년 4월 5일