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Discover the historic Spike Island. Ireland's answer to Alcatraz – this unique island in Cobh, County Cork, has been a monastery, fortress and prison down through the centuries
Aug 20, 2020 · Off the southwest coast of Ireland, Spike Island today welcomes boatloads of tourists. But in Victorian times, it was an Alcatraz-like prison that many never left. Excavation work is still ...
Dec 31, 2023 · Visiting Spike Island: The Isolated Irish Prison Known As ‘Ireland’s Alcatraz’. By Keith O'Hara. Last updated: December 31, 2023. A visit to Spike Island prison is arguably one of the most unique things to do in Cork. And it’s easily one of the most popular things to do in Cobh (it’s up there with the very popular Titanic Experience).
Jul 30, 2020 · Updated: April 23, 2021. 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. Situated just off the coast of the heritage town of Cobh in County Cork, Spike Island is definitely one of the most interesting and intriguing of all the islands off the coast ...
Located just off the coast of Cobh, County Cork lies Ireland’s most notorious island: Spike Island… Explore its history and more on this guided tour.
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.
