Small Stream, Mighty River - the Camac in Inchicore-Kilmainham

Though sometimes referred to as a stream, the flowing water of the Camac facilitated settlement and development in Inchicore Kilmainham over many centuries. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it provided power to four mills in the area, including Arthur Guinness’s flour mills and one of Ireland’s largest woollen mills.

In tracing the route of the river valley, local historian Francis Thackaberry will illustrate its significance in shaping the area by viewing the tangible heritage it has left in the landscape.

This three-kilometre guided walk will follow the route of the River Camac from Lansdowne Valley Park to what was once the western boundary of Dublin City at Bow Bridge.

Event Duration: 90minutes