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Inchicore Road
Kilmainham
8 Dublin
Ireland -
+353 1 647 6000(Tourist Information)
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Neighborhood :
Phoenix Park and quays
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/Kilmain...
Kilmainham Gaol is one of Ireland's most important buildings. It was designed in an attempt to improve the quality of the penal system, and in the belief that prisons should be hygienic and well-ventilated. It is also, however, a 'panopticon', emphasizing the importance of surveillance at all times, and as a result the Gaol earned itself a notorious reputation. Inmates included rebels from the Easter Rising in 1916; most notably Eamon de Valera, the last prisoner to be freed under the Free State, who went on to become President of Ireland. Now the place has been converted into a museum. Guided tours provide the only access to the prison. An exhibition in the main hall and a video also outline the history of this controversial building.
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“A very long lecture on the evils of the British!”
On a positive note, the gaol is superbly renovated and would have been a great experience to wander through or be escorted around under normal ...
“A must see!”
Our guide was amazing! He knows the history of the place backwards and really makes the gaol come alive! He has so much passion for the place t...
“Prepare To Be Shook”
6th February 09 My partner and i arrived at 12-45pm off a hop on hop off bus awaited 15mins for the tour guide who also took our admission. Wha...
“Don't miss this experience.”
A 'must visit' when in Dublin, made real by the tour guide Donal McCoy. Made the trip special with his extensive knowledge of the Goal's histor...
“A must for real Irish history”
only cost 6 euros and you have a guided tour. Was cold and damp but hey its a prison! you firstly watch a short film on the history and the typ...
“A must!!”
This was the highlight of our trip to Dublin. The guide costs 6 Euro's and is well worth it. Tour is very informative and provides a great over...
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