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19 September 2012
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Brown’s Castle, Dublin

Brown’s Castle, Dublin

Approximately where Cornmarket is now, Brown’s Castle was better known as the Black Dog prison. The castle became a tavern from which the prison got its name. From the early 18th century the...

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07 May 2012
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1775 – The Marshalsea, Dublin

1775 – The Marshalsea, Dublin

Built near the rear of Bridgefoot Street and Bonham Street to replace an earlier Marshalsea between Christ Church Cathedral amd Wood Quay. The Marshalsea was a debtors prison allowing debtors along with their...

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11 June 2010
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1794 – Debtors Prison, Green Street, Dublin

1794 – Debtors Prison, Green Street, Dublin

The former Debtors Prison on Green Street is adjacent to the current Courthouse and site of Newgate Gaol. It is a U-shape in plan with the two arms visable from the rear on...

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