Kilmainham Gaol is a historic jail that features prominently in Irish history. Opened in 1796 just in time for the 1798 Rebellion it closed in 1924 just after the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. Afterwards it was abandoned but former inmates later came together to renovate and restore the prison. In the 1980’s it was handed over to the OPW who now manage it on behalf of the State. Often full of tourists Kilmainham can provide lots of great photos but lots of frustration and ruined shots if you are ever taking photos there it helps to get ahead of the group or hang back behind but try not to get lost.