# kilmainham gaol

This year

2023

# The Leixlip Five

Story of execution of five ex-Free State soldiers explored in new Kilmainham Gaol exhibition

Today marks the centenary of their execution.

21.5k

Jan 8th 2023, 7:00 AM

Last year

2022

# 1922

Kilmainham Gaol marks 100 years since first Civil War executions

A special exhibition marking the centenary includes the original last letters of Peter Cassidy and James Fisher.

11.9k

Nov 17th 2022, 8:01 AM

All time

# heritage hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Dublin city

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

27.2k

Aug 18th 2018, 8:30 PM

Voices

Mandela and 'the unbreakable bonds of friendship and solidarity' with Ireland

Tánaiste Simon Coveney on why Dublin is the perfect venue to celebrate Madiba’s struggle – and why Ireland will co-host Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at UN this autumn.

15.4k

Jul 18th 2018, 12:14 PM

# 1916

Did you help restore Kilmainham Gaol? Ireland wants to thank you

The restoration work done in the 1960s saved the building from ruins.

15.3k

Oct 31st 2015, 9:30 AM

# tough crowd

'Nothing too special at all ... they are just cliffs'

Everyone’s a critic.

73.8k

149

Feb 15th 2015, 8:15 PM

# Kilmainham

Courts Service hands keys of Kilmainham Courthouse over to OPW

The courthouse is expected to expand visitor numbers to Kilmainham Gaol.

8.9k

Jul 29th 2013, 8:22 PM

# hot spots

Photos: Ireland’s top 10 attractions revealed

Which places around the country drew the most visitors last year? And does this vintage photo give you a clue?

30.1k

Jun 18th 2012, 2:40 PM

# Revolution

In pictures: Revolutionary Ireland 1913-1923

Major new photographic exhibition shows the bloody reality of life in Ireland from the 1913 Lockout to the tortured birth of the Republic.

11.5k

Nov 7th 2011, 7:15 AM