A photo of Thomas Wall, aged 16, from the exhibition of prisoners photographs of Kilmainham Gaol in 1921. Wall was killed during the Civil War in 1922.
An exhibition of secret photographs taken by prisoner’s in in 1921 during the War of Independence is at Kilmainham Gaol Museum until October 26 next. With smuggled cameras prisoners recorded everyday life. Photos show boxing matches, Irish language classes, religious services and drama productions. Other show men enjoying the sunshine in south facing yards, cooking food and playing with two dogs. The prisoners were released on December 8, 1921 following the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The exhibition is organised by the OPW.
A collection of autograph books owned by prisoners at the time of the Easter Rising is now available online. The 