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The Gaol is a unique Visitor Attraction showing what life was like for those who ended up behind it No Pre-Booking Required. www.corkcitygaol.com
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Built in 1824, Women, men and children were imprisoned here for various crimes and some were held here before Transportation to Australia. During the early 20th Century, Political prisoners were kept here during the Irish Civil War. Under 18s must be accompanied by an Adult. Please see our website for most up to date information.

02/06/2026

Things that happen when you work in a gaol part one!

Our last prisoners left in 1923 and we have been a proud heritage centre since the 1990s. We often wonder does the current Cork prison get our phonecalls like we do theirs😂👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

30/05/2026

Bank Holidays are for ADVENTURES! Experience Cork history in a thrilling and unique way for all the family- at CORK CITY GAOL! If you haven't been- now is the perfect time! Open daily 10a.m. till 5p.m.

29/05/2026

Cork City Gaol is the most captivating family experience in the city! You'd be quackers to miss out on a family pass and the chance to travel back in time to 1800s Cork! Bring your flock to Sunday's Well today!

27/05/2026

On this day in 1879 one Honora McCarthy from 4 Hughes Lane in Cork City was about to commit the crime of assault and threatening of Catherine Daly! On the prisoner register her profession is written as 'dealer' and she was able to read. She was sentenced to one calendar month.

If you want to find out how she would pay for her crime in the 1800s- visit Cork City Gaol- open daily 10a.m. to 5p.m!

23/05/2026

Our gaol shop has everything a prisoner could dream of! Our favourite staff picks are Murder Most Local - Ballycotton Author Gosling Games , Brona Chocolate and Mahers Pure Coffee There is plenty more to choose from- make sure you say hello!

14/05/2026

Never been to Cork City Gaol? Well get yourself up to Sunday's Well today- freedom will never feel as sweet then after a trip to 1800s Cork! Open daily 10a.m. to 5p.m! There is so much to see and experience- see you there!

12/05/2026

Cork City Goal is taking part in Progress Flag Raising Day, a visible and meaningtul way to show support for LGBTI+ people, colleagues, service users and communities.
Raising the Progress LGBTI+ Flag is a simple but powerful action. The flag is a symbol of inclusion and solidarity with the diversity of the LGBTI+ community.

04/05/2026

Whether it's May the fourth, June or July... Whether it's a fort, a castle or a GAOL you are looking for... in Cork we have it all! So many unique experiences to do and see for both locals and visitors to the rebel county!

01/05/2026

Why not get lost in the 1800s this Bank Holiday weekend? Go at your own pace around our incredible site with our audio guides and information booklets or let us be your guide- we have a public tour at 2p.m. daily!

25/04/2026

Mary Geary, a 34 year old house keeper in Passage, Co. Cork, was committed on this day in 1879. She would gain her freedom once again on the 8th of May- after fulfilling her 14 day sentence. Want to know what she was going to face in those two weeks? Come on up to Cork City Gaol today!

Address

Convent Avenue, Sundays Well
Cork
T23VX25

Telephone

+353214305022

Website

http://www.corkcitygaol.com/

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