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Kilmainham Gaol

Dublin

Where the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed.

Kilmainham Gaol held Irish rebels for over a century. After the Easter Rising of 1916, fourteen of its leaders were executed by firing squad in the Stonebreakers' Yard here.

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When
1796–1924
Where
53.3420, -6.3100
Group
Gibbets & executions

Visiting

Guided tours run daily. Booking ahead is recommended.

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