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Discover Spike Island. Discover the tales of heroes and villains at Ireland’s infamous prison island. Prepare to be transported back in time as you navigate through centuries of Irish history. Located in the heart of Cork Harbour, Spike Island holds a significant place in Irish history, having served as a military fortress and a notorious prison.
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On Spike Island you can enjoy two scenic walking trails,...
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Spike Island ( Irish: Inis Píc) is an island of 103 acres (42 ha) [1] 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 . The island's strategic location within the harbour meant it was used at times for defence and as a prison.
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.
Spike Island. 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! The Island is located off the coast of Cobh in Cork harbour & has over 1300 years of Irish history. From an island monastery & fortress to the world's largest prison in ...
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- Spike Island is open:Sun - Sat 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- Hotels near Spike Island: (1.29 mi) Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites (1.73 mi) Knockeven House (1.15 mi) WatersEdge Hotel (1.16 mi) Ard Na...
- Restaurants near Spike Island: (1.14 mi) The Quays Bar and Restaurant (1.15 mi) Titanic Bar and Grill (1.19 mi) Cuppacity Coffee (1.16 mi) Harbour...
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.
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On Spike Island you can enjoy two scenic walking trails, dotted with pretty houses, abandoned villages and convict cemeteries. While in the original 1804 fortress that crowns the island, over a dozen authentic buildings tell our story. Discover; – The 1850’s punishment block – The Modern 1990’s prison – The artillery gun park with ...