Destination: IRELAND
Sights * Christ Church Cathedral * Dublin Castle * Dublin Writers Museum * Guinness Storehouse * Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art * Kilmainham Gaol * National Gallery * National Museum of Archaeology and History * St. Stephen's Green * Trinity College	Kilmainham Gaol The notorious Kilmainham Gaol (prison) has been the scene of great misery. Kilmainham opened in 1796 and until 1924 when it closed, just about every famous name in the struggle for Irish independence and statehood was a “guest” at one time. They included Robert Emmet, Charles Stewart Parnell and Eamon DeValera. Fourteen leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed in the prison yard. Explore the warren of gloomy cells and chilly corridors. Guided tours give a graphic picture of Irish history. Address: Inchicore Road Phone: 01 453 5984 Open: Daily 9:30-5, Apr.-Sep.; Mon.-Sat. 9:30-4, Sun. 10-5, rest of year. Last tour begins 1 hour before closing Restaurant: Tea room on site Bus: 51, 51A, 79 Admission: €3-€6 (includes guided tour)	COUNTRY Ireland REGION CITIES Dublin   Things To Know   Sights   Essential Info   Features MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK