The park originally included the demesne of Kilmainham Priory south of the River Liffey, but when the building of the Royal Hospital at Kilmainham commenced in 1680, the park was reduced to its present size, all of which is now north of the river.
The park originally included the demesne of Kilmainham Priory south of the River Liffey. The park was reduced to its present size, all of which is now north of the river. The building of the Royal Hospital at Kilmainham commenced in 1680.