Spike Island tunnels to be opened up as Cork tourist attraction expands

This is likely to include opening up so-far undeveloped areas, including tunnels, on the island which was once the biggest prison in the world
Spike Island tunnels to be opened up as Cork tourist attraction expands

Since 2016, Spike Island has tripled its annual visitor numbers from 27,000 to 81,000, won multiple international awards and contributed more than €16m to the Cork Harbour economy. Picture: Spike Island

A new five-year business strategy is to be developed to attract further visitors to Spike Island.

This is likely to include opening up so-far undeveloped areas, including tunnels, on the island which was once the biggest prison in the world.

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