There is also the contrast with our modern prison cells, built in the 1980’s to house the growing number of joyriders being incarcerated. Explore dark cells and prioner art galleries. Allow 3 1/2 hours for the full Spike Island experience and select your departure time carefully as this cannot be changed.Īttractions include the 1850’s Punishment block, which was described as ‘hell on earth’ by the penal classes in Britain and Ireland during the famine years. Boat spaces are limited so advance booking is highly recommened. You then have time to self explore our museums, exhibtions, prison, fortress and wider island and enjoy our fullt stocked cafe before departing for Cobh. Visitors can enjoy a scenic ferry ride across Cork Harbour before enjoying a guided tour of our island, Fortress and Prison. Spike Island is open to visitors in April for weekends and on set days during the Easter holidays, see for full opening times. This amazing and beautiful 104 acre island has echoed the demands and wishes of those in power on the mainland, and today the island is in a unique position to retell the story of over 1300 years of Irish penal, military, social and religious history. From the worlds largest prison during the famine years of the 1850’s, to the centuries of island homes that have housed both military and civilian personnel. From the 6th century monastery built by St Mochuda, to the 18th century British Fortress built to defend an empire. The story of Spike Island off the coast of Cobh has been the story of Ireland. ** ADVANCE BOOKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS BOATS OFTEN BOOK OUT ** LOOKING FOR SOME HISTORY, NATURE, ADVENTURE OR FAMILY FUN THIS MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND? TAKE THE FERRY JOURNEY ACROSS CORK HARBOUR TO THE HERITAGE ISLAND THAT HAS 1300 YEARS OF IRISH HISTORY AND MYSTERY!
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