Saturday, May 16, 2009

Cork Attractions - Cork City Gaol

Step back adsl broadband internet time streamyx email server experience gaol conditions from the past centuries. Cork City Gaol founded in the 1840's is complete with grim corridors, iron stair cases, barred windows and many cells with original graffiti on the walls. A must-see attraction, the cells contain life size models and sound effects. From the outside, Cork City Gaol does not look like wireless broadband security prison - one could be mistaken for thinking that it's actually a castle - an outstanding piece of Georgian/Gothic architecture - this building certainly holds true to the saying "appearances are deceiving".

A number of famous people have been broadband charges in Cork City Gaol, for example, Denny Lane (Young Irelanders), John Sarsfield Casey - "The Galtee Boy" (Fenians), Hannah Reynolds (Land League), Frank O'Connor (Civil War) and Countess Markievicz.

The Gaol tour is in 8 different languages. Personal guided tours and audio - guided tours are available as well as an audio visual display at the end. Need a venue with a difference for that corporate streamyx 124 or special occasion - then the West Wing of Cork City Gaol will indeed be an unforgettable setting.

How to get there:

The Cork City Gaol is located in Convent Avenue in Sunday's Well, which is about 2km from Patrick Street - Cork city's main thoroughfare. You could walk there from the city centre in about 20 minutes or take the open top bus tour directly to its doors.
The prison is located on a hill with superb views of the city, so if streamyx speedtest walking to here - wear flat shoes!

Mairead Foley writes for the Ireland travel and accommodation website http://www.GoIreland.com.

Visit GoIreland for all you need to know before visiting Cork, like what to see and where to go. You can also book B&Bs, hostels, guesthouses, self catering and Cork hotels.

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