Kilmainham Collection

Visitors wait outside Kilmainham Jail, Dublin
Visitors, including members of the Ladies Land League, wait outside Kilmainham Jail, where many of the Irish Land League leaders, including Charles Stewart Parnell, were being held

Original General Order Document given to the soldiers at the Kilmainham Detention Barracks after the Easter Rebellion
3252920 Original General Order Document given to the soldiers at the Kilmainham Detention Barracks after the Easter Rebellion of 1916 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old Soldiers, at Kilmainham, Dublin (engraving)
1616105 Old Soldiers, at Kilmainham, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Soldiers, at Kilmainham, Dublin)

The Queen at Kilmainham hospital AD 1849 (litho)
956194 The Queen at Kilmainham hospital AD 1849 (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ball given by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham (litho)
1043612 The Ball given by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crisis in Ireland (engraving)
1054751 The Crisis in Ireland (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Ireland)

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Kilmainham, Royal Hospital clock tower viewed through an arch of the courtyard cloister

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Kilmainham, Royal Hospital, the courtyard

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Kilmainham, Royal Hospital facade

Lord Wolseley and the headquarters staff in Ireland, 1896. Artist: J Robinson & Son
Lord Wolseley and the headquarters staff in Ireland, 1896. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley (1833-1913) was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in 1895, a post he held until 1900

Field Marshal Lord Roberts and his headquarters staff, Kilmainham, Ireland, 1896. Artist: Lafayette
Field Marshal Lord Roberts and his headquarters staff, Kilmainham, Ireland, 1896. Photograph taken at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Lord Roberts official residence in Ireland

Irish Museum Of Modern Art, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland; Museum Of Modern And Contemporary Art Once The Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Dublin Historic Buildings, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, 17C. William Robinson

The Long + Short of It. Kilmainham Camp Dublin
Photograph: The Long + Short of It. Kilmainham Camp Dublin 1922.From an album of 82 photographs compiled by Brig Bowcher Campbell Stenhouse Clarke DSO (d 1969)

JOHN EGAN Irish statesman, Chairman of Kilmainham Date: 1750 - 1810

The Release of the suspects : Popular Rejoicings in Dublin: 1. Messrs
THE RELEASE OF THE " SUSPECTS" : POPULAR REJOICINGS IN DUBLIN: 1. Messrs. Parnell, Dillon, and O Kelly Leaving Kilmainham Gaol; 2

The Land Agitation in Ireland, 1881: the Coercion Act: Arrival of scrab"
The Land Agitation in Ireland, 1881: the Coercion Act: Arrival of " scrab" Nally at Kilmainham Prison, Dublin

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Parnell interviewed in Kilmainham jail

Parnell Arrested
Parnell, Irish leader, is sent to Kilmainham gaol charged with obstructing the Land Act. He instructs his followers to pay no rent while the Land League is outlawed

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Discover the rich history of Kilmainham, a place that holds tales of triumph and tragedy. Visitors eagerly wait outside Kilmainham Jail in Dublin, where echoes of past prisoners still linger within its walls. Step back in time to witness the infamous Murder League trial, as prisoners charged with the Phoenix Park Murders face examination at Kilmainham. But Kilmainham is not just a site of confinement; it has also witnessed moments of compassion and celebration. In an engraving titled 'Old Soldiers, ' we see veterans finding solace and camaraderie within these grounds. The Queen herself graced Kilmainham hospital in 1849, leaving her mark on this historic place. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught hosted a grand ball at the Royal Hospital, bringing joy and festivity to this once solemn space. However, amidst these moments of revelry lies 'The Crisis in Ireland, ' captured vividly through an engraving that reminds us of the challenges faced by this nation. Kilmainham's significance extends beyond its physical boundaries. Lord Wolseley and his headquarters staff found themselves stationed here in 1896, their presence symbolizing power and authority during turbulent times. Field Marshal Lord Roberts followed suit shortly after, further solidifying Kilmainham's role as a strategic hub for military operations. Through photographs from EyeUbiquitous_20109131 to EyeUbiquitous_20107488, we catch glimpses into various facets of life at Kilmainham - from somber incarceration to royal visits to military leadership. Embark on a journey through time as you explore Kilmainham - where stories unfold around every corner.