A short walk in Dublin 8 linking the gaol where the 1916 leaders were executed with the oldest classical building in Ireland, once a home for retired soldiers and now the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Looking for things to do in Kilmainham? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Kilmainham Gaol
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Bully's Acre
Richmond Barracks
Irish National War Memorial Gardens
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →