This former prison held Irish revolutionaries from the 1798 rebellion through the Irish Civil War, and it was here that 14 leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed by firing squad. The guided tour covers the restored East Wing, the Stonebreakers' Yard execution site, and the building's role in the fight for Irish independence.
| Admission | €8 adult, €6 concession, €4 child (~$8.80 / ~$6.60 / ~$4.40); book online at kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie |
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| Hours | Daily 09:00–18:00 (Apr–Sep); 09:30–17:30 (Oct–Mar); guided tours only |
| Typical visit | 1–1.5 hours (guided tour only) |
| Best time | Book online 2–3 weeks ahead in summer; first morning slot has the best light in the chapel |
| Getting there | Bus 13, 40, 79 to Kilmainham; Luas Red Line to Heuston (15-min walk) |
| Address | Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, D08 RK28, Ireland |
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Location
Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, D08 RK28, Ireland
53.3416, -6.3102 View on map
Highlights
- Stonebreakers' Yard, site of the 1916 leaders' executions
- East Wing's Victorian panopticon-style cell block
- Held Éamon de Valera, later Ireland's president, as a prisoner
- Museum wing covering Irish penal history and the fight for independence
Tips for visiting
- Tours sell out days to weeks ahead in summer — book directly at kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie as soon as travel dates are fixed
- Walk-up tickets are not guaranteed; arrive at least 20 minutes before a booked tour time or the slot may be released