Kilmainham Gaol
museum · Dublin · Ireland
- Address
- Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
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About
Former prison tied to Irish rebellions, where leaders of the 1916 Rising were executed; visited by guided tour.
Good to know
- Entry is by guided tour only; book well in advance.
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