Cork City Gaol

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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.

November has arrived! Don't worry -we are still open everyday of the week- 10a.m. to 4p.m.  We are waiting to welcome yo...
02/11/2026

November has arrived! Don't worry -we are still open everyday of the week- 10a.m. to 4p.m. We are waiting to welcome you to Cork City Gaol!

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from Cork City Gaol🗝 We often get asked is the Gaol haunted... what do YOU think? Do you think sprits roam our cell wings still? To find out what the ghosts would of experienced during their mortal lives- we are open EVERYDAY!

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30/10/2026

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28/10/2026

Sip and serve your sentence behind bars at Cork City Gaol this Halloween! No better place to enjoy a and the spooky ambience! See you there!

26/10/2026

Halloween at Cork City Gaol has offically begun! Grab your little witches and warlocks as we celebrate this unearthly season! Can they solve Wanda's Black Cat Mystery and win a prize!?!

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25/10/2026

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25/10/2026

Halloween starts tomorrow- the Gaol is going to look amazing! The perfect place to celebrate the spooky season is Cork City Gaol! See you there!🧹🧙‍♀️🎃

23/10/2026

So lovely to have Lauragh National School here! What a wonderful group of children and we are delighted they enjoyed doing time at Cork City Gaol!

22/10/2026

It is getting spookily close to Halloween at Cork City Gaol! Grab your little witches and warlocks because from the 26th of October to the 1st of November we celebrate this unearthly season! Can they solve Wanda's Black Cat Mystery and win a prize!? This video will show you how to secure your tickets- BOOK NOW!

20/10/2026

Set your alarm clocks- Halloween at Cork City Gaol is fast approaching! Meet our witches and solve the cat puzzles to win a prize- your little wizards and witches will love it! Starts on Monday- have you booked yet?

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Convent Avenue, Sundays Well
Cork
T23VX25

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