Cork City Gaol Map

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(1.9K) · History museum in Cork, Ireland
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Corks Most Captivating Experience:A step back in time to see what 19th/early 20th century life was like-inside and outside prison walls. Historical …

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Mar 24, 2025
Beautiful preservation of the 1800s jail. Interesting history of those incarcerated at that time for petty theft (children, women, and men).Full review by Kathryn W
Nov 5, 2024
This place was amazing! An insight into the times of Ireland - Good and Bad. Grounds were incredible. Staff were very knowable and friendly.Full review by Janet E
Oct 20, 2024
Booked online for guided tour. Very wet day ..was going to walk but got taxi for about 8 euro. Our guide was Jennifer. She was very interesting and told us lots of stories about people who had been i…Full review by minnie044
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Is the attraction/tour mostly indoors?
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Yes mostly indoors.
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Are we able to park at the gaol
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Hi Yes you can park on street which is free for up to 2 hours.
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Is your 5pm closing time last admissions time or is it time to get out lights are been switched of time
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Hi, The last admission is at 5 pm.
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How tall are the mannequins?
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Hi Salem R, The mannequins are life sized for the period which is roughly around 5ft.
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How many hours does it take to tour the place, and what time is the last admission?
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Hi Sorry for delay in replying.. Tour takes approximately 1 hour.. it is audio tour of the jail
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