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Wexford Gaol was constructed in 1812 and originally served as the main prison for the area. After the Irish War of Independence ended in 1921, the facility was taken over by the newly established Free State government and repurposed as a military barracks.
At its peak, Wexford Gaol housed around 60 prison cells, surrounded by towering walls over 20 feet high. The complex also included 16 exercise yards. In front of the prison was a public square used for executions until the 1860s.
I have seen some anecdotal comments refer to the site being haunted by previous inmates, but there is insufficient detail to include them here. If you have any information to share, please Suggest an Amendment.
If any users have shared their own paranormal experiences of Wexford Gaol, these will be shared here. To add your own, click “Add Your Experience” below.
All experiences are, of course, open to interpretation. While entries are reviewed before publication to ensure they are relevant to the focus of this website, specific details cannot always be verified. I reserve the right to decline submissions or to redact sensitive information where necessary.
I believe the property is now used as an office and educational space.
Wexford Gaol is either closed or it may be a private or inaccessible property.
Sometimes, reports of alleged hauntings are too vague to include without question. A site user – or another source – may have referenced paranormal activity at this location, but so far I’ve been unable to verify it. If you have additional information, you can suggest an amendment here.
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