Kilmainham Gaol

One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern nation

Kilmainham Gaol is one of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern nation from 1780s to the 1920s.

Kilmainham Gaol played an important part in Irish history, as the majority of the Irish leaders in the rebellions of 1798, 1803, 1848, 1867 and 1916 were imprisoned there and some were also executed. It also housed prisoners during the Irish War of Independence (1919–21) and many of the anti-treaty forces during the civil war period.

Attractions include a major exhibition detailing the political and penal history of the prison and its restoration. The tour of the prison includes an audio-visual show.

Open daily, April-September, 9.30am-6pm. October-March, Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5.30pm & Sun 10am-6pm. Last admission is 1 hour before closing.

Adults €6; Child/Student €2; OAP/Group €4; Family €14.

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