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Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol

Contact Details

Address: Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8.
Telephone No: +353 1 453 5984
Fax No: +353 1 453 2037
Email: kilmainhamgaol@opw.ie

Opening Hours

April - September: Daily 09:30 – 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)            
October - March: Mon -Sat 09:30 – 17:30 (last admission at 16:00), Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
                            
Average Length of Visit: 1.5 hours

Admission Fees

C Adult: €5.30
Sen/Group: €3.70
Child/Student: €2.10
Family: €11.50

Facilities

Toilets, Disabled Toilets, Baby changing, Exhibition Area

Restaurant/Tearooms: Yes - Tearoom

Event Calendar

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One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern nation from 1780s to the 1920s. Attractions include a major exhibition detailing the political and penal history of the prison and its restoration. The tour of the prison includes an audio-visual show. Tours may be arranged for visitors with special needs by prior arrangement.

Location: 3.5km from centre of Dublin.

Bus Route(s): No. 79, 79A, 78A & 51B all from Aston Quay, Dublin 2

Guided Tours:
Access to Kilmainham Gaol by Guided Tour Only. All groups must be booked in advance
Maximum number: 50 - 55
Duration: 60 minutes

Leaflet/Guide book: English

Seasonal Events: Please check in advance using contact details listed above

Photography / Video allowed: Photography, yes. Video, no

Additional Information:
Please note that this is a very busy site and visitors may experience a delay during the summer months.  During winter months the interior of the Gaol is very cold – please dress appropriately.
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