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1. 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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     Spike Island Exhibitions -- Visit Mitchel Hall on Spike...

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     Get in touch. Phone: 021-2373455. Email:...

   • Sailing Schedule

     Went over to Spike Island during the summer. What a great...

   • Explore the Area

     Spend some time in Ireland's rebel county - Here are some...

   • School Tours

     School Tours at Ireland’s Historic Island . ... At Spike...

   • Island Timeline

     In the last 1300 years Spike Island has been host to a 7th...

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     We look forward to welcoming you to Spike Island, a...

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

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   Spike Island, County Cork. Coordinates: 51°50′06″N 08°17′06″W. 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 .

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

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

4. 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.

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

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   Spike Island. 3,219 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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   • Category: Attraction

   • Location: Cobh

   • When is Spike Island open?

     Spike Island is open:Sun - Sat 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
   • What hotels are near Spike Island?

     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...
   • What restaurants are near Spike Island?

     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...

6. www.cnn.com › travel › articleSpike Island: Secret staircase discovered at ‘Ireland’s ...

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   Aug 20, 2020 · Despite its serene setting, Spike Island in Cork harbor, Ireland, was once a place no man would choose to visit. Indeed, the island's dark past as a Victorian prison is part of the reason it...

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

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   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).