A high limestone wall with bastions to the four corners enclosed the entire complex. The present entrance block, with its heavy rusticated and vermiculated stonework and chained hydra a mythical and dangerous many-headed serpent over the door, was part of the original building. Public hangings were from a gallows directly above the doorway; the combination of the hydra in chains and the hanged emphasised the control of those threatening society. Despite the original intentions the prison soon became overcrowded, with cells built for one often holding multiple prisoners.
In a block of 30 cells was added to the west wing, but soon after this was completed there was a major increase in prisoners arising from the Great Famine. The prison registers for the period show a dramatic rise in imprisonment for food-related offences. In times of mass famine a prison diet was preferable to starvation. To discourage such prisoners the prison diet was reduced to a minimum. The next major attempt to deal with overcrowding involved the demolition of the old east wing and its replacement in by a new three-storey-over-basement wing to an award-winning design by John McCurdy c.
Transport Dublin Bus routes: no. Coach Parking: There is limited coach parking available on Inchicore Road. Kilmainham Gaol Museum. Drag the yellow figure to the red pin to explore the site at streetview level. Guided Tours Kilmainham Gaol is a very busy site and the prebooking of tickets is essential to gain access at your chosen day and time.
The Gaol is accessed by guided tour only with a maximum of 35 people per tour. Visitors should be at the Gaol 15 minutes before their tour is due to start. Your Visit The average length of a visit to the Museum and guided tour of Gaol is 90 minutes. Admission Charges Access to the Gaol is by guided tour only. Unaccompanied minors under 18 years of age will not be admitted. The Gaol also played a role during the harsh Famine times.
The visit includes a 1-hour guided tour and exhibition. It is a very busy site. Pre-booking online is essential. You don't need to print out tickets, just retain your Order number. Only the ground floor is wheelchair accessible and a ground floor tour can be organised if needed; please email don't book online in this case. The gaol was occupied until the civil war ended in , at which time all prisoners were released and Kilmainham was abandoned.
In , the Kilmainham Gaol Restoration Committee was formed, and workers immediately encountered paranormal phenomena. One night he looked out the window and saw the old chapel lights on—he had just turned them off.
When he investigated, the chapel was empty. He turned the lights off again and went back to his rooms. When he looked out the window, the lights were on. He went back and forth with the lights and finally gave up. The most famous ghostly visitation took place around the same time. A volunteer was painting the dungeon area. Suddenly, an unseen force blew him across the room and pinned him against the far wall.
The man had to fight to free himself and escape the dungeon. He refused to go back.
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