A stroll through historic Kilmainham

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Follow the story of Irish
military history from
Brian Boru to the Somme
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Discover why the
French Revolution
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Visit the resting place of many who fought in the Easter Rising.
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Garden of Remembrance
This garden is dedicated to the memory of all those
whogave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom.
www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/GardenofRemembrance
GPO – An Post Museum
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Irish National War
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GPS wayfinding, lively audio commentaries
and fascinating image galleries bring the
Echoes of War trail to life. Once downloaded,
no connectivity is required, so no need
to worry about data costs.
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Housing the most comprehensive collection of Irish
documentary material in the world, it offers an
invaluable representation of Ireland’s military history.
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This attraction brings to life the personal
stories of the 1916 Easter Rising.
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Kilmainham Gaol
This military cemetery is the last resting place of
14 of the executed leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum
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Along the way hear spellbinding
tales of military valour, imprisoned
revolutionaries and executions
that would change the course
of Irish history.
Arbour Hill Cemetery
www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/ArbourHillCemetery
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DISCOVER Dublin’s tumultuous
military history by exploring some
of its most fascinating attractions.
Follow the trail from the railway
terminus linked to a hero of the
1916 Easter Rising to one of the
world’s largest unoccupied gaols,
also known as Ireland’s Bastille.
If you enjoyed this trail there are further
places which may be of interest to you.
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Stories of conflict,
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Phoenix Park
Discover the stories
and attractions of one
of Europe’s largest
urban parks
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Relive the struggle for
Irish independence in
this atmospheric gaol
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Find out why this
tower moved
A Royal Irish Fusilier at Gallipoli in 1915,
attempts to draw the fire of a Turkish
sniper to reveal his position
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Richmond Gate
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The Dubline is one of the easiest ways to
explore many of the city’s most visited
sites. Discover the stories that shaped
Dublin and trace the timeline of our city
from its origins to the present day.
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Explore Dublin’s most
ancient cemetery
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This home for soldiers
inspired Dublin’s
renaissance
Collins Barracks
& Croppies Acre
Explore the National
Museum’s military
history collection
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Bully’s Acre
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Royal Hospital
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See Dublin’s first
public hospital
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Dr Steevens’
Hospital
Irish National
War Memorial
Gardens
The Irish story of the
First World War
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Discover the heroic story
behind this station’s name
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND
COLLINS BARRACKS
ARBOUR HILL
Heuston Station
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