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The Open Door Restaurant in Cork Prison is a collaboration between the Irish Prison Service; the Department of Tourism and Hospitality at Munster Technological University, and the Irish Association for Social Inclusion Opportunities.

The Open Door Restaurant in Cork Prison is a collaboration between the Irish Prison Service; the Department of Tourism and Hospitality at Munster Technological University, and the Irish Association for Social Inclusion Opportunities.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025 - 17:00
Ann Murphy

Tables of four are nestled in a small circular area, arranged carefully and precisely. Blue napkins are precisely placed in each glass, while decorative menus have been placed on the pristine tables.

The menu bears the restaurant’s name, The Open Door, accompanied by the slogan: “Unlocking potential.”

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