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Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Kilmainham Gaol Museum turns the clock back a few decades, offering you a look inside one of history's most notorious prisons. The imposing gray building played a key role in Irish history for over a century, finally closing its doors in 1924. Before then it provided a grim setting for the imprisonment of notable participants in the many uprisings for Irish independence, culminating in the execution of 14 men who led a rebellion that took place during Easter week in 1916. You can take a guided walk through the history of this eerie site, now one of Europe's largest unoccupied structures of its kind. Before you leave, look in on the yard where the infamous 1916 executions took place. To plan Dublin vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.
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Must see tour in Dublin. Tour guide John was pitch perfect for the somber subject matter. Letters from prisoners awaiting imminent execution to family members in the museum are powerful. Loaf cafe...
Must see tour in Dublin. Tour guide John was pitch perfect for the somber subject matter. Letters from prisoners awaiting imminent execution to family members in the museum are powerful. Loaf cafe... more »
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Passionate tour guide who not only gave knowledgable commentary and historical highlights but impressed on us the human or perhaps inhumane aspect of prisoners and the treatment of fellow man
Passionate tour guide who not only gave knowledgable commentary and historical highlights but impressed on us the human or perhaps inhumane aspect of prisoners and the treatment of fellow man more »
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As an American, I didn't appreciate the prominent role that Kilmainham Gaol played in the struggle for Ireland's independence. The museum is well preserved (after apparent extensive renovations in the late 1960s). The museum staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Cost to enter the museum is very reasonable too. Definitely worth the price of admission. Transportation from downtown Dublin is not super easy although bus stops are nearby.
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This place was unreal to experience. The prison has so much history and the tour guides were so informative. They did an amazing job restoring the prison as well. The tour took just over an hour and got to see the east, west wing and the museum. We had to buy tickets online. Note: if it's full the day you are hoping to go online, check in the morning of. There was TONS of availability the morning of compared to being sold out days prior. Highly recommend this place!!
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