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2. www.spikeislandcork.ieSpike Island - Discover Ireland's Historic Island

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   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.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Spike_Island,_County_CorkSpike Island, County Cork - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Area: 0.41 km² (0.16 sq mi)
   • County: County Cork

   • Length: 0.8 km (0.5 mi)
   • Location: Cork Harbour

5. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g211925-dSpike Island - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   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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   • Category: Attraction

   • Location: Cobh

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     The Times

     Behind the bars of Spike Island, Ireland’s Alcatraz

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     Major new history of Spike Island reveals the secrets of 'Ireland's Alcatraz'

     "Spike Island - The Rebels, Residents and Crafty Criminals of Ireland's Historic Island" details the full 1300-year history of a Cork Harbour island that has been home to four prisons over four centuries.

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     The fascinating history of Cork's Spike Island on Oliver Callan

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     Spike Island 2024 summer exhibition programme features the late British artist Donald Rodney

     A major exhibition of kinetic and animatronic sculpture, installation, drawing, painting, oil pastels and digital media from the late British artist Donald Rodney will bring together all his surviving work, made across a 15-year period from 1982-1997.

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7. www.theirishroadtrip.com › spike-islandSpike Island Prison Tours (Handy 2024 Guide) - The Irish Road ...

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   Dec 31, 2023 · Spike Island is a 103-acre island with a history of monks, convicts, and murders. Learn about its dark history, visit the star fort, and explore the prison cells on a guided or after-dark tour. Find out how to get there, prices, and nearby attractions in Cobh.

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8. www.ireland.com › attractions › spike-islandSpike Island – Ireland's Alcatraz | Ireland.com

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   Spike Island is a one-off island in Cork harbour with a rich history of monastic, prison and military use. Explore its past as a monastery, a prison and a fort, and enjoy the scenic views and wildlife of the surrounding area.

9. www.spikeislandcork.ie › visit-usVisit Us - Spike Island Cork

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   Spike Island is a historic prison island off the coast of Cork, Ireland. Learn how to book tickets, sail across the harbour, and explore the fort and island with our guides.

10. www.corkcoco.ie › spike-islandSpike Island | Cork County Council

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    Spike Island is a former convict prison site in Cork Harbour that offers a unique insight into its history and culture. Explore the 104 acres of land, the Fortress, the Fort Mitchel, the prison cells, the gun park and the stories of the island's residents.

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    How do I get to Spike Island?

    • If you’re looking for an exciting and educational school tour for your students, click here for more information. Spike Island is reached by ferry from Kennedy Pier, Cobh. The ferry journey takes approximately 15 minutes each way. Cobh is well served by public transport which is the perfect way to travel to Cobh.

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    What is Spike Island known for?

    • Spike Island prison was originally the site of a monastic settlement, but for over 200 years it has been dominated by the star fort named ‘Fort Mitchel’. In the last 1300 years, Spike Island has been host to a 6th-century Monastery, a 24-acre fortress, the largest convict depot in the world in Victorian times and centuries of island dwellings.

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    Where is Spike Island in Cork?

    • A short ferry ride from the gorgeous little fishing village of Cobh in County Cork lies a 103-acre island that has been used as a place of worship, defense, confinement and punishment. 2. Getting there To get to Spike Island in Cork you’ll need to get a ferry from Kennedy Pier in Cobh.

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    Is Spike Island worth a visit?

    • Spike Island boasts breathtaking natural scenery, providing a stunning backdrop to your visit – embark on our scenic walking trails around the island taking in unparalleled view of Cork Harbour. Spike Island is well worth a visit. The scenery is beautiful, even for a walk, it is worthwhile to go and see. The tour

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