Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin; the site of incarcerations, executions, and many of the most brutal moments in the history of Ireland.

The prison courtyard.

Five chained snakes, above the prison entrance.

The Victorian part of the prison, showing the catwalks to and from the cells

The cells in the Victorian part of the prison

Cells and cast iron stairs in the Victorian part of the prison

Cast iron catwalks in the Victorian part of the prison

Cast iron spiral stairs and cells in the Victorian part of the prison.

Cast iron spiral stairs in the Victorian part of the prison

Passageways in the 18th century parts of the prison.

Barred window in the passageways of the 18th century parts of the prison

Passageways in the 18th century parts of the prison.

Passageways in the 18th century parts of the prison.

Door to the Prison Yard, where executions were performed

Doorway from the Prison Yard.

The cell windows as seen from the Prison Yard

The view from the Prison Yard

Plaque commemorating four men executed at the prison during the Irish Civil War, 1922

Cross in the Prison Yard marking the spot where James Connolly was executed by firing squad in 1916 for his part in the Easter Rising. Connolly had been injured during the fighting, and was tied to a chair for execution, since he was unable to stand.

The flag of the Republic of Ireland flies in the Prison Yard