Former prison to unlock its doors to tourists

A FORMER fort and prison on an island in Cork Harbour will shortly welcome its first tourists.

Fri, 18 Jun, 2010 - 01:00
Sean O’Riordan

Spike Island is set to become a major tourist attraction, according to the Mayor of County Cork, Cllr Derry Canty.

He toured the island yesterday in advance of the Government officially handing over the island, on July 11, to Cork County Council.

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