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 recorded source groups · SRC-15062, SRC-15063 - Appeared in In the Name of the Father (movie, 1993) — as Prison interiors
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15062, SRC-15063 - Built in 1796
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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 recorded source groups · 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
How is Kilmainham Gaol connected to In the Name of the Father?
Kilmainham Gaol, in Dublin (Kilmainham), County Dublin, has a documented connection to In the Name of the Father. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include The Italian Job.
How is Kilmainham Gaol connected to The Italian Job?
Kilmainham Gaol, in Dublin (Kilmainham), County Dublin, has a documented connection to The Italian Job. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include In the Name of the Father.
Where is Kilmainham Gaol located?
Kilmainham Gaol is located in Dublin (Kilmainham), County Dublin.