Cork City Gaol preserves a fascinating part of local history, telling narratives of capture, struggle and the daily grind of life in the 19th century. Groupon looks into Cork City Gaol and the tales kept secret within its high walls. What is the history of the building? Opened in 1824, the prison was built to replace the old gaol which suffered from very poor living conditions. The building boasts grand architecture, with high walls enclosing a separate women’s prison. Visitors can learn of life in the 19th century, including stories of escapees. What activities are held? The museum holds weekly night tours where groups learn about the more spooky side of the building’s past. People can also hold corporate days there, along with wedding celebrations. What facilities are there? A picnic area for lunch, a souvenir shop and tourist information for people from out of town. There’s also coach and car parking. What else can people find? The heritage centre also features a radio museum. Here, visitors can discover various artefacts from the history of broadcasting, including a juke box section with sound bites from different parts of history.   Reviews TripAdvisor 171 Reviews Cork City Gaol managed to secure an impressive 4/5 from TripAdvisor users. While some visitors felt the location could be signposted better, on the whole reviewers found the gaol to be informative and went on to also highlight the audiovisual presentation. Some also noted the atmosphere and enjoyed the selfguided tour as it allowed them to explore at their own pace. Details verified 13/05/2013. Learn more about Groupon’s Merchant Reviews Policy.