Kilmainham Gaol is a landmark in Dublin (Kilmainham), County Dublin, Ireland, and a filming location for The Italian Job (1969) and In the Name of the Father (1993). Built in 1796.
Location: Dublin (Kilmainham), County Dublin, Ireland
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Italian Job (movie, 1969) — as Prison where Charlie Croker is released in the opening scenes
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15062, SRC-15063 - Appeared in In the Name of the Father (movie, 1993) — as Prison interiors
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15062, SRC-15063 - Built in 1796
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15064, SRC-16613, SRC-17331 - Historic designation: National Monument of Ireland (reference no. 675); Museum run by the Office of Public Works
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15064, SRC-16613, SRC-17332
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15062 — https://www.kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie/restoration/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15063 — https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2020/02/22/news/kilmainham-gaol-and-dark-hedges-a (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15064 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilmainham_Gaol (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16613 — https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/kilmainham-gaol/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17331 — https://www.kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie/the-building/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17332 — https://www.kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was In the Name of the Father filmed?
Kilmainham Gaol, in Dublin (Kilmainham), County Dublin, is a real-world filming location used for In the Name of the Father. This property has also appeared on screen in The Italian Job.
Where was The Italian Job filmed?
Kilmainham Gaol, in Dublin (Kilmainham), County Dublin, is a real-world filming location used for The Italian Job. This property has also appeared on screen in In the Name of the Father.
Where is Kilmainham Gaol located?
Kilmainham Gaol is located in Dublin (Kilmainham), County Dublin.