yards, it has no mainline rail service, but it is served by the Luas tramway system, which runs along its filled-in permanent way, and serves the area from Blackhorse to Suir Bridge. Inchicore is passed on its southern edge by the Grand Canal, developed by economic progressives of the day and that was, at its peak, the major passenger and commercial trading route through central Ireland, running through the productive farmlands and peat bogs of the Irish midlands. Originally carrying significant traffic during the eighteenth century, it is now a recreational waterway. Notable people John Aspinall, first-class cricketer. Joe Carr Irish amateur golfer who was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2007. Timothy Coughlin, one of the trio of Republican dissidents who assassinated Kevin O'Higgins, Minister of Justice of the Irish Free State in 1927, lived in Inchicore. Michael Hartnett stayed in Inchicore when he wrote 'Inchicore haiku' (1984), a plaque marks his former home on Emmet Road. Peadar Kearney, lived at 25 O'Donoghue Street, writer of the Irish national anthem. Thomas Kinsella, one of Ireland's most important poets, was born in Inchicore. Michael Mallin, 1913 strike leader, was later executed for his part in the 1916 Rising. A plaque marks his home at 122-122A Emmet Road. Kathleen Mills was born and lived in Inchicore. A plaque marks her former home at 1 Abercorn Terrace. Jim Mitchell was born and raised in Inchicore. He was a politician who served in the cabinets of Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald (1981–82; 1982–87). Anne O'Brien, Irish association football (soccer) player. Constantine Scollen, the Oblate missionary priest, began his career here as a teaching brother prior to going to Canada. Tom Scully, priest and Gaelic football figure, was based in Inchicore in later life. Kathryn Thomas, television presenter, lives in Inchicore. Richie Towell, professional footballer for Celtic, Hibernian, Dundalk and Brighton & Hove Albion grew up and lived in Inchicore for most of his life. Members of the band The Wolfe Tones were born in Inchicore and lived on Tyrconnell Road References External links History of Inchicore from inchicore.info (archived 2020) Towns and villages in Dublin (city) Railway towns in Ireland Uppercross Inchicore