Cork City Gaol, Cork

This is definitely recommended. The tour itself is clear and easy to follow at your own pace, and really makes the stories come to life. We were greeted by a lovely staff member named Shauna who welcomed us and told us everything we needed to know. The location is central and easily accessible and the building itself is stunning.

Never been inside a jail before so this was a first and unique experience. You are given a paper guide which is very informative and easy to follow. When you enter the prison there is also someone you can ask questions and who shows you directions Each point of interest is marked with a number which makes it easy to follow and referring to the paper guide you able to read up about the event. What stood out was that even young girls of 10yrs were jailed here for petty crimes. You also have an opportunity to go into a cell which is rather small. Towards the end there are some exhibits and an interactive quiz where you able to learn more about prison life and what was made by prisoners Once you done inside you able to walk around the outer walls of the prison and view the small courtyard prisoners walked around in ,their only form if exercise