Countess Markievicz
One of the more well-known prisoners to spend time in Cork City Gaol was Countess Markievicz. Born into a privileged background, Countess Markievicz was raised very differently from the poor, deprived...
View ArticleCork City Gaol Famous Prisoners Timeline
While the tour of Cork City Gaol focuses on the unknown prisoners, there was a number of well-known people who were incarcerated here for a number of different (mainly political) reasons. 1840s The...
View ArticleFirst Execution at Cork City Gaol
In March 1828, Owen Ryan was charged with the rape of Eliza Phair. They had both been working in the household of Alderman Bagnall for a number of years. One very wet October morning, Ryan tricked...
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Cork City Gaol’s Easter Bunny Trail
The Easter Bunny Trail is back to Cork City Gaol this Easter from Saturday, 8th April to Friday, 14th April. We are open daily from 10am to 5pm. Children will be given a map and set the task of finding...
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Top Reviews for Cork City Gaol
With record numbers visiting Cork City Gaol this summer, we have been delighted to welcome such positive feedback from visitors – both in person and online. The Murphy family visited the Gaol as part...
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Culture Night at Cork City Gaol – FULLY BOOKED
We are excited to announce the return of Cork Light Orchestra to the Gaol for this year’s Culture Night on Friday 22nd September! This event is now FULLY BOOKED. The post Culture Night at Cork City...
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Halloween Fun @ Cork City Gaol
Cork City Gaol look forward to getting into the spooooky spirit again this Halloween when ghosts, skeletons and witches invade the Gaol as the building is decorated for the occasion! We are delighted...
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Easter Bunny Trail @ Cork City Gaol
The Easter Bunny Trail is back to Cork City Gaol this Easter from Saturday, 30th March to Friday, 5th April. We are open daily from 10am to 5pm. Children will be given a map and set the task of finding...
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