Cork City Gaol
Overview
"Cork is a city with a very rich historical and archaeological heritage much of it still in evidence today. Part of this heritage, Cork City Gaol, is a magnificent castle-like building which once housed 19th century prisoners. Take a trip back in time and wander through the wings of the Gaol, accompanied by the shuffling feet of inmates and the jingle of the warders' keys. The cells are furnished with amazingly life-like wax figures and Graffiti on the cell walls reveals the innermost feelings of some inmates. The audio-visual show will help you learn about the social history and contrasting lifestyles of 19th century Cork. The Radio Museum, an ode to the Broadcasting Station which was once located in the Gaol, houses a small collection of radios, exhibits on communication, Marconi and a reconstruction of the original Cork 6CK Studio. This exhibition fascinates visitors of all ages and nationalities and the tour is available in up to 13 languages."
Contact details
Convent Avenue Sunday's Well Cork City Ireland T23 Y642 Ireland
Access guidance
- Cork City Gaol has partial access for wheelchair users. To access the building itself we will open up the main gate for you and bring you up around the side of the building. Depending on the size of your bus/car, you can drive right up to the main building if you wish. Access is then by a small ramp, through an emergency exit, into the West Wing. Unfortunately we do not have a lift/elevator in the Gaol so you will not be able to get upstairs. The majority of the exhibit is, however, on the ground floor – 5 of our 7 prisoner stories, the governor's office, our punishment room and the Audio Visual show are all on the ground floor.
- On street parking available (Maximum parking 2 hours, no disk required)
- Accessible Toilet's Available