Cork City Gaol

Located 2km (we use Km's in Ireland rather than miles) As you walk through the corridors of the jail you cant help but wonder what it was like for these unfortunate people , this castle like prison once housed 19th C. prisoners, often in wretched conditions. You are given a Walkman in whatever language you require at the start of the tour. The sound effects and commentry lends itself to the atmosphere and you soon find yourself immersed in the history and feel of the place Each Cell has a life size replica of an inmate with an account of why they were there etc. It is a fascinating account of lives in 19th Century Cork and tells of the reasons ...