- Kilmainham Gaol is one of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe. It opened in 1796 as the new county gaol for Dublin and finally shut its doors as such in 1924.
- One of the city’s most historic attractions is located in Dublin, the Kilmainham Gaol. It’s currently considered one of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe.
- In 1960’s the jail was restored and now is one of the biggest historical attractions in Dublin, offering guided tours. ... Upcoming Events at Kilmainham Gaol.
- Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Ireland. Photograph: Shutterstock.com. ... Kilmainham Gaol, south of the River Liffey, is a site where many Irish greats were imprisoned...
- Established in 1796, Kilmainham Gaol is an old prison in Dublin. It has housed many nationalist prisoners that fought for Ireland’s independence.
- Categories Dublin, Where To Go. A trip to the Kilmainham Gaol is probably one of the more sobering experiences should you decide to visit.
- Dublin’s Kilmainham Gaol is a sobering reminder of Ireland’s fight for independence. Built in 1787, the damp cells of this former jailhouse held many prominent Irish...
- Discover Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin, Ireland: One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children.
- Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin stands as a former prison turned museum, immortalizing a complex history of Ireland's quest for independence.