Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol is Ireland's most famous prison. Located in Inchicore, it opened in 1796 and it was abandoned as a prison in 1924, it is currently a museum. Kilmainham Gaol has played an important part in Irish history as many leaders of Irish rebellions were imprisoned and some executed in the jail. It is a highly recommended visit to get an inside into Irish history.

Former president Éamon de Valera was imprioned there and setenced to death although it was not executed because of his American citizenship.


Several films have been filmed at Kilmainham Gaol, inlcuding The Italian Job (1969), In the Name of the Father (1993) and Michael Collins (1996).