Kilmainham is a suburb located on the south side of Dublin. The area is home to numerous attractions, not least the Royal Kilmainham Hospital, which was constructed on the site of the Knights Templar priory. Today, this building and its beautiful grounds have been transformed into the Irish Museum of Modern Art, a wonderful, progressive museum housing both Irish and international modern art. Another poplar attraction is Kilmainham Gaol (pronounce ‘jail’). This large, grey building will provide a fascinating visit for anyone with an interest in Irish history. It was in Kilmainham Goal that the leaders of the Easter Rising were executed.

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