1773 – Newgate Gaol, Dublin
Architect: Thomas Cooley
Between 1773 and 1781, a new prison designed by Thomas Cooley was built to replace the earlier,
1794 – Debtors Prison, Green Street, Dublin
The former Debtors Prison on Green Street is adjacent to the current Court House and site of Newgate Gaol.
1796 – Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
Built in 1796, Kilmainham Jail has witnessed many of the events leading to Irish independence: Prisoners from the United Irish Rebellion of 1796,
1816 – Richmond General Penitentiary, Dublin
Architect: Francis Johnston
Designed as an alternative to transportation,
1818 – Former Griffith Barracks, South Circular Road, Dublin
Architect: Francis Johnston
Originally known as the Richmond House of Correction and later the Richmond Bridewell.
1835 – Arbour Hill Prison, Dublin
Architect: Jacob Owen, Joshua Jebb, Richard Cuming
The smallest of Dublin’s Victorian prisons,
1850 – Mountjoy Prison, North Circular Road, Dublin
Architect: Captain Joshua Jebb
Mountjoy was designed by Captain Joshua Jebb of the Royal Engineers and opened in 1850.
