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Built in 1792, it is Ireland's most famous disused prison. It held throughout the years many famous Nationalists and Republicans in members of the Society of United Irishmen (1798), Young Irelanders (c1840s), Fenians and Land agitators, Parnell, Davitt. The leaders of the 1916 Ester Rising were executed here. The prison was closed in 1924. This building gives a good insight into the history of Irish Republicanism.
Probably me being fanciful but I could feel the misery emanating from the walls...
19 responses
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Anthony Cronin gave props (22 Jun 2011):
Ahh Kilmainham a fantastic place for any photographer -- wonderful work
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (22 Jun 2011):
My kind of theme, I just love rustic subjects and this is a beauty Eithne! Thanks for the informative narrative too:)
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Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (22 Jun 2011):
WoW, the texture is superb here!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (22 Jun 2011):
A chilling spot and a powerful capture!! Great textures. Thank you so much for sharing your history.
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Richard Knight gave props (22 Jun 2011):
Not too fanciful, Eithne. The history is a study in misery. Very powerful.
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Litz Go gave props (22 Jun 2011):
love the texture and glad you had it in b&w!
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (22 Jun 2011):
What a superb capture Eithne, Bravo!
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daniele castellucchio gave props (22 Jun 2011):
wonderful comp!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (22 Jun 2011):
The texture is great...I can also feel the vives of anyone living behind those locked door during that time period.
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Chrisso Newton gave props (22 Jun 2011):
Brilliant!
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Suzanne McGeady said (22 Jun 2011):
Mmmm...does send the shivers down the spine Eithne. The rustic and ominous Black and white of the image suggests another time, and great history. Thank you for giving me an insight into the history of it.
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elfriede fulda gave props (23 Jun 2011):
The image is excellent, one can easily imagine by your image and the history behind it how dark those times were !
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misha otaared gave props (24 Jun 2011):
gritty and evocative -- beautiful textures
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Deborah Downes gave props (25 Jun 2011):
I'm feeling the pain and suffering that went on there just from how you beautifully captured this image. Perfect in B&W.
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John Linton gave props (6 Jul 2011):
Killer B&W.
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Dunja Kolar gave props (7 Jul 2011):
great photo
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Carlo Pagan gave props (8 Jul 2011):
Cool!!!
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Thad Zajdowicz gave props (8 Jul 2011):
Love the texture in this -- and the history.
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Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (9 Jul 2011):
It would be a miserable place to be! What wonderful rough and rugged textures!
