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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.
Spike Island in Cobh, County Cork, has been many things down through the centuries. From monastery and prison to fortress and island home, uncover this historic marvel.
Il vento ti scompiglia i capelli, la brezza marina ti accarezza il viso e tu navighi dolcemente dalla graziosa Cobh lungo le scintillanti acque del porto di Cork fino alla tua destinazione: la leggendaria Spike Island!
A visit to Spike Island is 3.5 hours long including the ferry crossing. On arrival at the island, you will join one of our experienced guides for a guided tour to the fort – this typically takes 40 minutes. From there, you are free to self-explore the buildings and island in your own time.
Spike Island. Once the largest convict prison depot in the world, and now an award-winning tourism and heritage centre, the formidable Spike Island is a must-visit destination in Cork.
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 .
Claire T. Very impressive! It was our second time here and well worth the trip. Lots of interesting information presented with a touch of Irish humour. We'd strongly advise everyone to go there, it's a great day out! You can take the island in at your own pace or join a guided tour.
