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Spike Island (Irish: Inis Píc) is an island of 103 acres (42 ha) in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Originally the site of a monastic settlement, the island is dominated by an 18th-century bastion fort now named Fort Mitchel. The island's strategic location within the harbour meant it was used at times for defence and as a prison.
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.
About. 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. From an island monastery & fortress to the world's largest prison in the 1850 ...
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How to get here: Spike Island is reached by ferry from Kennedy Pier, Cobh. The heritage town of Cobh is just 24 minutes by train or 25 minutes by car from Cork city centre. Parking is recommended at the Five Foot Way (10-minute walk) or Cobh Cathedral car park (15-minute walk).
Discover the historic Spike Island. Ireland's answer to Alcatraz – this unique island in Cobh, County Cork, has been a monastery, fortress and prison down through the centuries
Spike Island ( irisch: Inis Píc) ist eine 103 Hektar große Insel am Eingang der Bucht von Cork im County Cork, im Südwesten der Republik Irland. Ursprünglich wurde die Insel als Kloster genutzt. Aufgrund ihrer strategisch günstigen Lage wurde dann im 18. Jahrhundert auf dem Eiland ein Fort zum Schutz von Cork errichtet.
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. Located in Cork Harbour, the 2nd largest harbour in the world, the County Council-owned former prison site earned the accolade of ‘Europe’s Leading Tourist ...
