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The Gaol is a unique Visitor Attraction showing what life was like for those who ended up behind it No Pre-Booking Required. www.corkcitygaol.com
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Built in 1824, Women, men and children were imprisoned here for various crimes and some were held here before Transportation to Australia. During the early 20th Century, Political prisoners were kept here during the Irish Civil War. Under 18s must be accompanied by an Adult. Please see our website for most up to date information.

14/05/2026

Never been to Cork City Gaol? Well get yourself up to Sunday's Well today- freedom will never feel as sweet then after a trip to 1800s Cork! Open daily 10a.m. to 5p.m! There is so much to see and experience- see you there!

12/05/2026

Cork City Goal is taking part in Progress Flag Raising Day, a visible and meaningtul way to show support for LGBTI+ people, colleagues, service users and communities.
Raising the Progress LGBTI+ Flag is a simple but powerful action. The flag is a symbol of inclusion and solidarity with the diversity of the LGBTI+ community.

04/05/2026

Whether it's May the fourth, June or July... Whether it's a fort, a castle or a GAOL you are looking for... in Cork we have it all! So many unique experiences to do and see for both locals and visitors to the rebel county!

01/05/2026

Why not get lost in the 1800s this Bank Holiday weekend? Go at your own pace around our incredible site with our audio guides and information booklets or let us be your guide- we have a public tour at 2p.m. daily!

25/04/2026

Mary Geary, a 34 year old house keeper in Passage, Co. Cork, was committed on this day in 1879. She would gain her freedom once again on the 8th of May- after fulfilling her 14 day sentence. Want to know what she was going to face in those two weeks? Come on up to Cork City Gaol today!

21/04/2026

We are often asked what is Cork City Gaol like at night... So we hope you enjoy these amazing photographs taken at dusk and at night-time here in Sunday's Well. You'll agree -day or night- Cork City Gaol is an extraordinary sight to behold!

Want to enter? We are open 10a.m.- 5p.m. daily!

18/04/2026

What is the key🗝 to a great weekend? We know🗝... Come on up to Sunday's Well and experience 1800s Cork in a unique and captivating way at our iconic site! Open daily 10a.m. to 5p.m. See you there!

14/04/2026

Can you spot Cork City Gaol in this amazing photograph taken from the skies over the city? It shouldn't take long- it's a striking and imposing structure even in the 2026 landscape! For those brave enough to enter we are open daily- 10a.m. to 5p.m.

09/04/2026

See the 1800s in living colour by letting our amazing guides take you on a journey back in time! Our daily tour departs at 2p.m. see you there!

03/04/2026

Songs of freedom are often on our minds as we work around the gaol! Your liberty will never seem as sweet- then after a trip to 1800s Cork! We are open EVERYDAY from 10a.m.- 5p.m!

31/03/2026

Saturday is coming soon.... get your best bunny spotters ready and hop on up the Gaol this Easter! Our Bunny trail is back- if your little ones can find all the hidden rabbits they'lI get a tasty reward! A enjoyable way to celebrate Easter for all the family!

Address

Convent Avenue, Sundays Well
Cork
T23VX25

Telephone

+353214305022

Website

http://www.corkcitygaol.com/

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