Kilmainham Gaol Doorway

Kilmainham Gaol Museum

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Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison in Kilmainham, Dublin. It is now a museum run by the Office of Public Works, an agency of the Government of …

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Jan 19, 2025
Anthony was our tour guide. What a gent! He was brilliant. Really loved the tour. He was so informed and u could tell he had a real passion for it. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Amazing place with amazing s… Full review by Carriefinn1
Jan 18, 2025
I love old buildings and this is no exception. Just the right mix of 'how it was' and enough information and background to maker it interesting. It has been used in several shows so you may recognise… Full review by Shedload
Jan 16, 2025
This was a fascinating place and a great tour. Our tour guide was Connor, who gave a nicely paced, informative tour of the prison. Obviously the history and stories are bleak and dramatic but you'd… Full review by lauries614
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What used to be a prison from 1796 to 1924, now houses exhibitions on political history. In the past, the prison was notable as it witnesse…
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This former prison is one of Dublin's most historic buildings. Dating back to 1796, the Kilmainham Gaol is a massive building that h…
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Located:Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland
Owner:Office of Public Works
Type:Prison museum

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JULY 2024 - Which bus to get from Dublin Airport to Kilmainhan Gaol please? How long does the journey take? We have …
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JULY 2024 - Which bus to get from Dublin Airport to Kilmainhan Gaol please? How long does the journey take? We have purchased Visitor Leap Cards also, can these be used? Thanks!
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C1,2,3,4 all went from city centre to the jail.
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How ca I get tickets for this tour? I tried many times on thei website without success.
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go one the website at 9:15 the day you want to go, if they have extra's the release them then. that's how we got ours. good luck
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Where is the best parking?
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It is possible to park in the royal hospital Kilmainham with a short walk cutting through the back right of the car park
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Answer by Sparky W · Nov 10, 2024
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if i want tickets to kilmainham jail on june 5,2024 what day and time do i have to go online to order
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It sounds like it is tricky to work out how to best secure tickets online. We got lucky when we just turned up at the end of a day and while I wouldn't recommend that, if you are able, try to …
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It sounds like it is tricky to work out how to best secure tickets online. We got lucky when we just turned up at the end of a day and while I wouldn't recommend that, if you are able, try to pop in ahead of the day you want to book and talk to staff. We found them very helpful.
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How far in advance can I book tickets?
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Tickets can be purchased online 28 days in advance. Tickets are released at midnight (Irish time).
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