The Deal

Entry to Cork City’s 189 year-old jail will give visitors a chance to relive the sights and smells of Ireland through the ages (usually €8 per person). As they wander through the three-levelled Gothic prison, they’ll see cells which once held Victorian prisoners on their way to Australia, an outer wall which was once the scene of a daring escape, and the Governor’s house which once housed the RTE radio station. The turrets and dripstones give it the look and feel of a castle, and guests can wander around the battlement-styled gaol at their own pace on the self-guided tour.

The Merchant

Open daily all year round, Cork City Gaol offers atmospheric night tours in addition to guided group tours, with concessions available for OAP’s, students and children. The spacious West Wing can be hired out for gala dinners and wedding receptions, with a 250-person capacity.

Reviews

TripAdvisor (412 Reviews)

Reviewers on TripAdvisor have given Cork City Gaol their seal of approval, with the establishment earning a 4/5 and a Certificate of Excellence for 2014. Users lavished praised on the jail’s fascinating and moving history, and enjoyed the informative guided commentaries.

Details verified 10 September 2014.

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