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  1. Visit Spike Island, a former military fortress and notorious prison in Cork Harbour. Learn about the captains and convicts, sinners and saints who once inhabited the island, and enjoy the scenic walking trails and views.

  2. Spike Island (Irish: Inis Píc) is an island of 103 acres (42 ha) in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Originally the site of a monastic settlement, [2] [3] the island is dominated by an 18th-century bastion fort now named Fort Mitchel .

  3. Spike Island. 3,249 reviews. #1 of 21 things to do in Cobh. Islands. Closed now. 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Write a review. About. Discover Ireland's Captains & Convicts and Sinners and Saints at Spike Island Cork, Ireland's historic island. Voted Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction of 2017!

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  4. Explore the history and heritage of Spike Island, a former monastery, prison and fortress in Cork harbour. Learn about its 1,000 years of Irish history, see the star-shaped Fort Mitchel and enjoy the scenic views.

  5. Spike Island is a historic prison island off the coast of Cork, Ireland. Learn about its fascinating past, book tickets for guided or after dark tours, and find out how to get there by ferry or car.

  6. Dec 31, 2023 · Spike Island is a historic island off the coast of Cobh, Ireland, where you can explore the former prison, fort and monastery. Learn about the dark history of Ireland's Alcatraz, book your tickets online and find nearby attractions and restaurants.

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  8. Spike Island is a former prison and fortress in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Learn about its 1300-year history, see its gun park, tunnels and beaches, and take a scenic ferry from Cobh.

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