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Dec 31, 2023 · If you’re not familiar with the story of Spike Island prison and if you’re visiting Cobh in 2024, you’re in for a treat-and-a-half. In the guide below, you’ll find the history of Spike Island, info on the tour and where to visit nearby. Dive on in!
Spike Island in Cobh, County Cork, has been many things down through the centuries. From monastery and prison to fortress and island home, uncover this historic marvel.
DIRECTIONS & TRAVEL 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.
Once the largest convict prison depot in the world, and now an award-winning tourism and heritage centre, the formidable Spike Island is a must-visit destination in Cork.
Wedged into the side of a hill, with candy-coloured houses stacked in rows, the town boasts elegant Victorian bandstands, a bustling harbour and one of the most beautiful Georgian terraces in all of Ireland.
Spike Island. 3,226 reviews. #1 of 21 things to do in Cobh. Islands. Closed now. 11:00 - 14:30. 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!
Jul 30, 2020 · Steeped in rich history, Spike Island is a must-visit for everyone’s Irish bucket list. Here is everything you need to know about Spike Island.
