Cork City Gaol

Cork City Gaol 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.

16/06/2026

Thing that happen when you work in a gaol🗝- part three!

Our guides give amazing tours, customer service and... are the best pigeon shooers in the city! If you are free as bird someday why not make your way up to Cork City Gaol!

09/06/2026

Things that happen when you work in a gaol- part two!
As you navigate Cork City Gaol you will see statues based on real prisoners that paid their price to society behind our walls. Lots of visitors often confuse our tour guides with them- they have never been heard of again😂

05/06/2026

Our dynamic guides are waiting to take you on a journey back in time! Be escorted to 1800s Cork- a truely unique and unforgettable experience! Our daily tour departs at 2p.m. We await your arrival! Secure your place today at: https://bookings.corkcitygaol.com/book/guided-tours/7

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😂👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

Bank Holidays are for ADVENTURES! Experience Cork history in a thrilling and unique way for all the family- at CORK CITY...
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!

On this day in 1879 one Honora McCarthy from 4 Hughes Lane in Cork City was about to commit the crime of assault and thr...
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!

Address

Convent Avenue, Sundays Well
Cork
T23VX25

Telephone

+353214305022

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