Halloween at Cork City Gaol 

30th October-3rd November

Address: Sundays Wells Cork City
Venue: Cork City Gaol
Website: www.corkcitygaol.com

Cork City Gaol should be a definite on your list of things to do with the kids this Halloween mid-term break. Visit in fancy dress and join in the Black Cat treasure Hunt, face painting, balloon making and storytelling all in the historic surrounds of Cork City Gaol. Step back in time to the 19th century. Wandering through the wings of the Gaol, the atmosphere suggests you are accompanied by the shuffling feet of inmates, each representing their particular period in Irish history from pre –famine times to the foundation of the state. The cells are furnished with amazingly life like wax figures; original graffiti on cell walls tell the innermost feelings of some inmates while a very spectacular audio visual tells the social history and contrasting lifestyles of the 19th century Cork and why some people turned to crime, and some ended up in Australia. This exhibition fascinates visitors of all ages and nationalities and the tour is available in up to 13 languages. Halloween is their favourite time of year! Only €5 admission per child. 021-4305022 www.corkcitygaol.com