old gaol

I visited this a long time ago (I was probably 10 at the time) but it clearly left a big impact on me since I still remember it so well! The tour takes you around the cells and includes stories of former prisoners, including children, whose often minor petty crimes landed them in the prison. Not sure if it;s still there but my favourite part was the «illusion» of the ghost of a little girl who appears along a corridor. Well worth a visit and something that children who like to be a little scared will enjoy!

If you have a few hours to spare this old jail is well worth a visit.
Very interesting site and informative audio tour. About 4.5 euros to get in.
Very eirey and slightly depressing. Staff are friendly and helpful.

This prison was built in the 19^th century. It is very historic. Executions took place here. As recently as 1867 people were executed on the prison walls so that a crowd could watch.
The prison is one of the most scintillating sites in Cork. It was closed for decades. One can walk around and into cells. There are quite pokey. There are many displays. The places is most informative and interactive. There is a good audiovisual.
Admission is not too steep. Ther place is very sturdily built. It would have been very hard to escape from because of the height of the walls and the huge moat. Grafitti from famous prisoners such as Tom Barry is preserved.