Irish Star on MSN

Inside Ireland's 'Alcatraz' that was once the largest prison island in the world

The notorious prison island in Co Cork once held over 2,300 inmates in brutal conditions and is now open for tours ...
Lovin.ie

The island off Ireland once hosted the world’s largest prison, holding over 2,300 inmates.

The island off Ireland once hosted the world’s largest prison, holding over 2,300 inmates. Ireland has opened its once-notorious prison island to the public. Spike Island, just stone’s throw away from ...
Irish Mirror on MSN

Ireland's brutal prison island that was largest in the world open to the public

An island in Ireland was once home to the 'largest known prison in the world', with its towering star-shaped fortress that ...
Irish Central

Ireland’s most intriguing prison museum launches “Entwined History” exhibit

Spike Island, in Cork Harbour, has launched its newest exhibition "Entwined History: Revealing Spike Island’s Forts," commemorating the 220th anniversary of Fort Westmoreland’s foundation. The ...