Kilmainham Gaol Museum, Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
About This Activity
Kilmainham Gaol held Irish political prisoners from 1796 until its closure in 1924, and the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed in its stone-breakers' yard. Access is by guided tour only (€8 adult, €4 student, free under 12); tickets must be pre-booked on kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie and release 28 days in advance — book the moment they open. Allow 2 hours including the excellent museum.
Seasonal note: Open year-round; book 28 days ahead as tickets sell out fast
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