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Welcome to the Official Kilmainham Gaol Museum page. Follow us for tour info, Gaol history and updates on what's happening at the museum. RT's not endorsements.
Dublin City, Ireland
Joined March 2017
Kilmainham Gaol is one of Ireland’s busiest heritage sites. Please remember that no third- party organization or reseller is authorised to sell tickets to this site. Tickets may only be purchased from https://t.co/azbRCdMGZa. Please beware of fraudulent websites!
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The first executions of the Irish Civil War took place #OTD, 17 November 1922, when James Fisher, Peter Cassidy, John Gaffney and Richard Twohig were shot in Kilmainham Gaol. All four of the young men lived locally in St. James's Parish and were aged between 19 and 21.
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Yesterday we officially opened the “Intervals of Peace: The Civil War Prison Art of Alfred McGloughlin” exhibition at our County Archives. This remarkable collection of sketches, created during Alfred’s imprisonment during the Irish Civil War, offers a rare glimpse into
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On his last day in office we remember some of President Higgins's visits to Kilmainham Gaol.
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Lovely piece by Frank McAnally in The Irishman's Diary in today's Irish Times about our new exhibition, The Prisoners' Lens: Secret Photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921. https://t.co/nIcWb4epOf
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The Prisoners’ Lens shows theatrical staged scenes which remind us that the events of 1916 were inspired by playwrights and actors as well as poets
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We are delighted to share this amazing and atmospheric footage filmed in Kilmainham Gaol by Na Píobairí Uilleann to mark International Uilleann Piping Day 2025 #internationaluileannpipingday
🌍International Uilleann Piping Day 2025, Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin Enjoy Fionntan Byrne performing in @KilmainhamOPW & sharing the sound of Ireland with the piping community worldwide 🔗: https://t.co/OkybBc460r
#SharingTheSound #ArtsCouncilSupported #IUPD2025 #HeritageCouncil
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We are running a free Curator's Tour of "The Prisoners’ Lens: Secret photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921" on Saturday at 1pm. The tour will include a chance to explore the locations in the Gaol featured in the exhibition. Booking via Eventbrite:
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Curator's Tour of 'The Prisoners’ Lens: Secret photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921' exhibition.
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We are running a free Curator's Tour of "The Prisoners’ Lens: Secret photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921" on Saturday at 1pm. The tour will include a chance to explore the locations in the Gaol featured in the exhibition. Booking via Eventbrite: https://t.co/J1L31lYjFy
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Curator's Tour of 'The Prisoners’ Lens: Secret photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921' exhibition.
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Lots on here for Halloween! We are offering fun-filled, informative FREE events. Daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm we have guided historical tours. On the 30th October at 6pm, the amazing Dr Leeann Lane will be discussing the women imprisoned in @KilmainhamOPW during the Civil War.
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An enjoyable, informative and poignant visit to Historic Kilmainham Gaol Museum today. Adam our tour guide was superb. @opwireland @KilmainhamOPW @GoToIrelandCA @kevinboxermoran @SimonHarrisTD
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The Prisoners’ Lens exhibition is now open @KilmainhamOPW! Discover secret photos taken by Irish Republican prisoners in 1921, capturing their daily lives. See smuggled letters and rare footage of their release. 👉 https://t.co/DMQKqurHko Plan your visit: https://t.co/Wp0v9osZw1
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The exhibition will run until 31 October 2026. No booking is required to see the exhibition, and admission is free. 4/4
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The prisoners were released on 8 December 1921 following the signing of the Treaty. Their release was filmed by British Pathé News, making it the earliest known film footage of Kilmainham Gaol. It is being shown in the Gaol for the first time as part of this exhibition. 3/4
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The photos show everyday life in the Gaol and include images of boxing matches, Irish language classes, religious services and drama productions. Others show men enjoying the sunshine in the yards, cooking food in the kitchens and playing with their two dogs! 2/4
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Our new exhibition, 'The Prisoners’ Lens: Secret photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921' was launched yesterday by John Conlon, Chairman of @opwireland The exhibition features photographs taken by prisoners using cameras smuggled into the prison during the War of Independence. 1/4
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We had a great turnout for our two Lost Prisons of Dublin walking tours for #OpenHouse yesterday. A big thank you to our two volunteers, Becky and Suzanne, for all their help on the day.
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To book your place for Professor McCracken's free lecture go to: https://t.co/9xYWSiWyiI 2/2
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Professor Donal McCracken will explore how in 1883 Inspector John Mallon brought the Invincibles to the gallows in Kilmainham Gaol.
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How did Inspector John Mallon convince James Carey to betray his fellow Invincibles in 1883? Professor Dónal McCracken will explore this question and other stories from the remarkable career of Inspector Mallon in a special lecture in Kilmainham Gaol on 14 October at 6.30pm 1/2
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It was Manchán and his cousins who remembered the story of the chair leg their grandmother used to play rounders in the Gaol in 1923, now on display in the Museum. We extend our sympathies to Manchán's family and friends at this sad time. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. 2/2
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It is with great sadness we learned of the passing of the broadcaster and writer Manchán Magan. Manchán's grandmother Sighle Humphreys was a prisoner in Kilmainham during the Civil War and he and his family have been great supporters of the museum since its foundation. 1/2
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