jails historical cork

With a special emphasis on history & culture, 19th Century crime, punishment and social history, a trip to Cork City Gaol is a must!

Go back in time and trace the life of a suffering prisoner. The impressive audio system allows you to hear the shuffling of prisoner’s feet, the coughs of the sick inmates and you can also examine the life like characters that fill the prison’s cells.

For the architect among you, the Gaol's layout is intriguing! The wo...