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Cork City Gaol originally opened in 1824 as a prison to house male and female prisoners who committed crimes within the city’s boundary - today, tourists from all over the world come to explore the prison turned museum and sneak a peek into the city’s past. The prison’s location was chosen because of its altitude, which was believed to keep typhus or “gaol fever” at bay - hence the name. You’ll see so many different things and learn unique facts like how the famous sculptor John Hogan worked on the building as a draughtsman. You’ll also see where famous former prisoners such as Irish republican leader Brian Dillon and politician and revolutionary Constance Markievicz were held among other things.

Address: Convent Ave, Sunday's Well, Cork, Ireland, Phone: +35-32-14-30-50-22

Cork City Gaol
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