Ever since I first saw In the Name of the Father with the ever brilliant Daniel Day-Lewis in college, I’ve been fascinated by Kilmainham Gaol. This old prison is an important part of Irish history—many Irish rebel leaders were locked up and executed there. It’s also a famous movie location, used in some of the best films about Ireland’s past. So when I finally got the chance to visit the museum during Damian’s mini-tour, I was beyond excited. I was also proud that I knew almost all the movies our guide mentioned: In the Name of the Father, Michael Collins, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, and of course—The Escapist. So shall we talk about that one?
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