Kilmainham Gaol was built in 1795-6 as a modern jail to replace the ye olde dungeon that stood near by.It closed in 1924 and was restored over the past 30 years.
If you are anybody in Irish History you paid a visit to this establishment (As you can see from the picture I also paid a visit). The inmates are a who's who of Irish history and culture including Charles Stewart Parnell, Robert Emmet, Countess Markievicz, Eamon de Valera and of course Padraig Pearse and the rest of the Easter Rising leaders were executed here in 1916.
If viewing this wonderful building and finding out about Ireland's rich history is not enough to make you visit Kilmainham Gaol, maybe the fact that it is used in the films The Italian Job, Michael Collins and In the name of the father, might change your mind.
You can only view the jail as part of a guided tour but it is informative and quite entertaining.
It is in Inchicore in Dublin which is very close to the city centre. Unfortunately it is very easy to find because of the Hilton Hotel that has sprung up across the road.
Address: Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
Tel: 01 677 6801
Opening hours:
April-Sept: 9.30 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. Mon-Sun Oct-Mar: 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri; 10 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. Sun; closed Sat
Charges: Check Heritage Ireland's Website
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My Gaol is greater than your Gaol.
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