Tens of thousands of Irish men and women were transported to America and Australia from Spikes prison. Today's visitors can explore the vast Fortress, enter the infamous Punishment block and modern prison cells, see Ireland's largest military gun park, journey through the tunnels to the harbour defence guns, enter the former childrens prison and explore the acres of villages, beaches and grasslands.
Additional days during school mid-terms, see www. Other opening times: Occassional evening performances include shows, concerts, after dark tours and private tours.
Check website for updates. Printed guides can be purchased in purchased in Irish, English and Spanish. Open all day until 30 minutes before final ferry departure. PICNICS They have several outdoor picnic areas and picnic hampers can be hired up to 48 hours in advance for collection from their cafe.
Free car and coach parking is also available at the Five Foot Way Car park, which is 1. Pre-booking required. Spike Island can, by request, accommodate special interest tour groups interested in any aspect of the island and its history e.
Ferries depart from Kennedy pier which is right in the centre of Cobh next to Titanic Cobh. Cobh is 25 minutes by car and 23 minutes by train from Cork city centre, 25km distance. Exit junction 3 on the N25 signposted Cobh. If you are interested in visiting this attraction, seeking more information or have a group enquiry, please contact us here.
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Along the way, friendships are tested and their futures are shaped - together or apart. The most dangerous prisoners were held in "hell on earth" conditions which shocked people of the time. For over two centuries there has been a military presence on Spike Island by both the British and Irish military forces.
The island held the worlds largest prison in the midth century, a republican prison and internment camp in and a civil prison in For nearly years there was a vibrant island community with many children born and educated on the island, including Little Nellie of Holy God.
Cork Harbour has been vital to the development of overseas trade and commerce since Viking times, but not all of the trade on Spike was legal. Went over to Spike Island during the summer. What a great day out, very interesting place, great walks and a big field if you wanted too chill out or if the kids want to play. It has a shop so you can get food and drinks.
You could make a whole day out of it, there was more added to it during the year so cannot wait to go over again this summer, would highly recommend it. Our tour guide was brilliant, an ex navy man himself, spent time with all. He really got across the history of Spike and we will definitely go again. Great Tour of the Island.
The trip on the ferry accross was great and it was a dry day. We found it very interesting and for history lovers it is a great place to go. The views of Cobh from the Island are magnificent.
I went to Spike Island recently and found it totally amazing with the history and the heritage of the island. It's a great place to visit and the tour is great. If in Cork then it should be high on your list of places to go.
Highly recommended. Very impressive! It was our second time here and well worth the trip.
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