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The gaol was opened in 1796 and closed in 1926 it is quite a tourist attraction and while i do recommend seeing it, be prepared, as it is quite a sad and eirie place. In particular some of the letters on display in the museam are heartbreaking , Ireland was a different place then.... Thank God things have changed. We have come a long way, and though it was a tragic journey We should be grateful that at last we have arrived at peace. my grandfather was awarded medals for his part n the 1916 rising which are now on display in the museam inside the gaol. He was in the GPO that easter, along with padraig pearse whom he shot in the leg, I shoud state they were both on the same side. (well it was a ricochet bullet, but technicly speaking he shot him) He always said I was a drama queen. some useless information on this this place is that I used to have a friend whose father was the caretaker of the gaol, and so she lived with her family in an apartment inside the building, as there was and still is a preservation order on the front door and locks. her front door key was ENORMOUS! The gaol is situated right accross the road from the Royal hospital, if your visiting both, leave this untill last as the beautiful architecture and peacefull gardens will help to lift your spirits again Phone: 353 1453 5984Directions: Near Heuston StationWebsite: http://www.kilmainhamgoal.ie
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