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The tour of this gaol and its museum was the highlight of our trip to Dublin. Fascinating insight to the more recent Irish history and the struggles for independence. Our tour guide was fantastic - just the right amount of information, never boring.
Just a word of advice: don't bring children under 8 years old to this. It's boring for them and very distracting for the rest of the group to have a bored child verbalizing and running about. My 12-year-old enjoyed most of it and was able to cope with some of the longer talks, but young ones simply cannot.
The courtyard at the end is a powerful reminder of how fortunate we are to be free.
Written Apr 22, 2011
Address: Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Phone: 353 1453 5984
Just returned to the UK from Dublin , great time in the city but disappointed with our prison visit. Was recommended this tour by a tourst info rep, however weren't told that u had to book onto a tour firstly so resulted in a 90 minute wait with frankly nothing to do in the mean time. Lots of hanging around in dark pokey corridors (not good for the clostrophobics) and due to the size of the group, found it difficult at times to hear what the guide was saying , also quite a few children on our tour which were quite distracting ( no good for the kiddies) .
If you're interested in Irish history then go for it, if not give it a miss !!!
Written Apr 17, 2011
Address: Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Phone: 353 1453 5984
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A visit to the jail was recommended to us by the info centre, the receptionist at our hotel and various other people, so we decided to give it a go and were not dissapointed. The goal was built in 1792, and it is Ireland's most famous disused prison. It held throughout the years many famous Nationalists and Republicans in members of the Society of United Irishmen (1798), Young Irelanders (c1840s), Fenians and Land agitators, Parnell, Davitt. The leaders of the 1916 Ester Rising were executed here. When you stand in the execution area, you cannot help but feel sad about what struggles there were for this nation to get to independence, but I am sure that the people who gave their lives for it, is happy today. The prison was closed in 1924. This building gives a good insight into the history of Irish Republicanism.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Phone: 353 1453 5984
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I also agree with those who recommended the Kilmainham Goal. It was one of the most touching and memorable things on my trip 2 years ago. I think a walk through the Merion Square area with all the colorful doors and very cool knockers, if you are around Christ Church or St Patricks at evensong time you have to sit through a service, but you get in for free at least. We stayed at the litton lane hostel which used to be a recording studio for U2 and David Bowie. The location was great, except that you are right next to a bar that does an irish dance show most nights. A day trip to Knowth is worth it if you like history and neo-lithic things. you can get a bus straight from dublin
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Phone: 353 1453 5984
I also agree with those who recommended the Kilmainham Goal. It was one of the most touching and memorable things on my trip 2 years ago. I think a walk through the Merion Square area with all the colorful doors and very cool knockers, if you are around Christ Church or St Patricks at evensong time you have to sit through a service, but you get in for free at least. We stayed at the litton lane hostel which used to be a recording studio for U2 and David Bowie. The location was great, except that you are right next to a bar that does an irish dance show most nights. A day trip to Knowth is worth it if you like history and neo-lithic things. you can get a bus straight from dublin
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Phone: 353 1453 5984
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If at all interested in history and in particular, Ireland's troubled history with England, visit this jail. Even my 12 year old daughter enjoyed it but then she always loves learning and visiting historical sites. The guides on the tour are amazing and full of history facts both known and unknown.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Phone: 353 1453 5984
Morning,
my name is Fabrizio Covi; I work as a teacher in a secondary school in the North of Italy; a couple of years ago I had the pleasure to visit your "jail"; as I found it extremely interesting, I would like to know how I could book a visit. I will come to Dublin at the very end of March with 23 students and a colleague of mine.
I'm aware that this is not the right page where I can book a visit, but maybe you could tell me where to go.
I would like to book a visit for Wednesday 1st April in the early afternoon (at about 2pm) for 25 people altogether (2 teachers + 23 students).
Could you also tell me how much it would be per person?
I thank you in advance and wish you a lovely day!
Fabrizio Covi
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Phone: 353 1453 5984
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On our tour of the Goal there were many places of interest were highlighted relating to the Easter Week rebellion.
Some of these were the cells where the prisoners were kept, the plaque detailing the names of those executed within the goal, and the Cross in the courtyard indicating where executions took place.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Phone: 353 1453 5984
Built in 1792, it is Ireland's most famous disused prison. It held throughout the years many famous Nationalists and Republicans in members of the Society of United Irishmen (1798), Young Irelanders (c1840s), Fenians and Land agitators, Parnell, Davitt. The leaders of the 1916 Ester Rising were executed here. The prison was closed in 1924. This building gives a good insight into the history of Irish Republicanism.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Phone: 353 1453 5984
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Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison, converted into a museum because of the role it played in the Irish history (as most revolutionary leaders where imprisoned and executed there). On your guided tour through the prison you learn the bitter history of the Irish and about the consequences of their fight for independence. The prison is divided into two wings, one of which is an old "dungeon like" jail, the other a modern (almost contemporary) prison. While exploring the architecture you hear many interesting stories about life and death, but not only... you learn about patriotism, friendship and love. The guides are great and they give a wonderfull narative throughout the whole tour.
After you are done you can do an interactive tour of the place, vote for or against capital punishment and see diferent artifacts left by the prisoners.
This is a very good exhibition that I recommed to everyone.
You can do this tour as a part of hop on and hop off tour or on your own - there is an easy access by buses: 51B, 78A, 79, 79A (all go from Aston Quay stop in City Centre -ask the driver where to get of) or the Luas Red Line (Suir Road).
Purchase tickets at the jail's ticket window or buy there an Ireland Heritage Card (admission is included along with eight other Dublin historical attractions). The free admission to the jail becomes included when you purchase the Dublin Pass.
Admission Fees
Adult: €5.30
Sen/Group: €3.70
Child/Student: €2.10
Family: €11.50
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Phone: 353 1453 5984
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Q: Hi, Does anyone know how I go about booking a day trip to Kilmainham Gaol?? Thanks :)
A: This is a pay on the door museum and the tour is included in the price.
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