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Visit Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison that held thousands of political prisoners involved in Irish independence movements. Learn about the stories of the 1798 rebellion, the 1916 Easter Rising, the Anglo-Irish War and the Irish Civil War through guided tours and exhibitions.
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Kilmainham Gaol ( Irish: Príosún Chill Mhaighneann) is a former prison in Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland. It is now a museum run by the Office of Public Works, an agency of the Government of Ireland. Many Irish revolutionaries, including the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, were imprisoned and executed in the prison by the orders of the UK ...
Visit the historic prison where Irish nationalists were detained and executed. Learn about the events and leaders of the rebellions and wars that shaped Ireland's history.
Visit Kilmainham Gaol, where some of the most influential figures in Irish history were imprisoned and executed. Learn about the prison's history, architecture and stories through guided tours and exhibitions.
Dec 31, 2023 · Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison museum in Dublin that was built in 1796 and used to house many notable Irish figures and leaders of the 1916 Rising. Learn about its history, opening hours, admission, parking, public transport and what to expect on the tour.
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Kilmainham Gaol was a prison for political and common criminals in Dublin from 1796 to 1924, where many key events of the Irish struggle for independence and the Easter Rising took place. Learn about its history, exhibitions, and how to visit this powerful and absorbing place near Phoenix Park.