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  1. www.spikeislandcork.ieSpike Island - Discover Ireland's Historic Island

    Located in the heart of Cork Harbour, Spike Island holds a significant place in Irish history, having served as a military fortress and a notorious prison. Discover the stories of the captains and convicts, sinners and saints who once inhabited the island.

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      Entwined History: Revealing Spike Island's Forts....

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      Get in touch. Phone: 021-2373455. Email:...

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      1300 years of Irish history and 104 acres of nature await!...

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      Spike Island Getting Here -- by train, by car and by ferry....

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      Great Tour of the Island. My Family and I visited Spike...

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      Great Tour of the Island. My Family and I visited Spike...

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      Hear about the horrific treatment of the convicts during the...

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Spike_Island,_County_CorkSpike Island, County Cork - Wikipedia

    Spike Island (Irish: Inis Píc) is an island of 103 acres (42 ha) in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Originally the site of a monastic settlement, [2] [3] the island is dominated by an 18th-century bastion fort now named Fort Mitchel .

  4. www.ireland.com › en-us › things-to-doSpike Island – Ireland's Alcatraz | Ireland.com

    Explore the history and heritage of Spike Island, a former monastery, prison and fortress in Cork harbour. Learn about its 1,000 years of Irish history, see the star-shaped Fort Mitchel and enjoy the scenic views.

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  6. www.tripadvisor.com.sg › Attraction_Review-g211925-d1857499SPIKE ISLAND: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

    Discover Ireland's Captains & Convicts and Sinners and Saints at Spike Island Cork, Ireland's historic island. Voted Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction of 2017! The Island is located off the coast of Cobh in Cork harbour & has over 1300 years of Irish history.

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  7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g211925-d1857499Spike Island - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) -...

    From an island monastery & fortress to the world's largest prison in the 1850's and centuries of island homes. Your journey starts with a ferry ride before Ireland's best storytellers take you on a guided tour of the outer island and fortress.

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  8. www.spikeislandcork.ie › visit-usVisit Us - Spike Island Cork

    Spike Island is a historic prison island off the coast of Cork, Ireland. Learn about its fascinating past, book tickets for guided or after dark tours, and find out how to get there by ferry or car.

  9. www.corkcoco.ie › spike-islandSpike Island | Cork County Council

    Spike Island is a former prison and fortress in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Learn about its 1300-year history, see its gun park, tunnels and beaches, and take a scenic ferry from Cobh.