It is now one of belfasts major tourist attractions. Road gaol walked out of the fortified prison and the heavy airlock gates slammed shut for the final time, bringing to an end 150 years of history. There is another history to crumlin road gaol, one which has perhaps been overshadowed by the ni conflict. Seventeen men, who paid the ultimate price for their crimes on the gallows, have been lowered into the earth deep within the walls of crumlin road gaol in plain wooden coffins. Partly based on hm prison pentonville, it was one of the most advanced prisons of its day.
Book your tickets online for crumlin road gaol, belfast. Now greg explores the history of the crumlin road prison and shares his experiences of a jail that was possibly the most famous of our time. Today you can take a guided tour of the prison and hear about the. Photographs youll never forget in a surrounding that will keep your guests talking. History of the crumlin road gaol crumlin road gaol. A number of very good books are sold by the agps and these provide an excellent detailed history of the adelaide gaol.
Find titles from the boggo road gaol series, though jack sim presents. An irishmans diary about two escapees from crumlin road gaol a break from the norm. Hmp belfast, also known as crumlin road gaol, is a former prison situated on the crumlin. Books set in crumlin road gaol, belfast showing 14 of 4. The crumlin road gaol offers a quirky alternative to the norm as a wedding venue. It had seen tragedy and death over a span of over 150 years and had been home on occasion to some of northern irelands best known political figures. An irishmans diary about two escapees from crumlin road gaol. Today you can take a guided tour of the prison and hear about the history of the site from when.
The story of capital punishment in belfast steven moore on. People often call the prison as crumlin road gaol or hmp belfast. How civil war almost began in kilkenny the irish times. Dont miss crumlin road gaol s popular christmas party nights which also offer exclusive hire. For such a grim building with such a grim past, crumlin road gaol presents a merry face to the world. Facts about crumlin road jail talk about the former prison located in north belfast, northern ireland. Usually the only mention of kilkenny in the history books concerned with this era refers to the infamous capture of ernie omalley, an ira hq officer, by crown forces in inistioge in december.
Designed by sir charles lanyon, the prison was built between 1843 and 1845 and cost. A brief history of crumlin road gaol culture northern. Escape from crumlin road, europes alcatraz by donal donnelly isbn. A must do in belfast if you are interested in the countrys history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The other is government house which was built at the same time as the gaol. Full details including price, dates and menu will be available soon. Check out the best tours and activities to experience crumlin road gaol.
If you book with viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your. Seventeen men executed for their crimes were buried within belfasts crumlin road gaol in plain wooden coffins, the first in 1854, the last in 1961. During its 150year history the gaol had many prisoners pass through its doors. Crumlin road gaol belfast updated april 2020 top tips. Built as a replacement for the county gaol on antrim street in carrickfergus, and known as the county gaol for antrim, it was constructed of black basalt rock on ten acres at the bottom of the crumlin road. Hmp belfast, also known as crumlin road gaol, is a now derelict prison in north belfast, ireland. The adelaide gaol is one of the two oldest remaining public buildings in south australia. After extensive renovations the gaol has re opened as a visitor attraction and conference centre. The county gaol for antrim, as it was originally known, was built in belfast between 1843 and 1845 on a design by the renowned architect and engineer charles lanyon. The crumlin road gaol dates back to 1845 and closed its doors as a working prison in 1996. The exact location of the former prison is on crumlin road. Got to the crumlin road goal by the hop on hop off bus, well worth the visit, very interesting and the guide was very informative with his stories about the goals history and well worth a visit if coming to belfast. As well as having a cafe and a restaurant, it is host to grand balls and concerts by the likes of garth brooks and abba tribute bands.