I know it's unfair to compare this to other jail tours in Ireland but it's really hard not to. The…read morearchitecture was gorgeous but the history was all quite surface level. I do appreciate them trying something different in tackling the stories of the jail and its prisoners.

This is a gem that all must visit. And take the guided tour!!! Rory was a great tour guide and…read moredidn't even feel like an hour plus had gone by. Fiona was always very nice and informative at the gift shop. Don't be deterred during the winter time, just dress in some layers and enjoy the ambience of the space!

THE CLOCK GATE Nearly two hundred and thirty five years old…read moreand still the vehicles and people flow under it. Talking about the Clock Gate that straddles the North Main Street in Youghal, the one landmark in the East Cork seaside town that you cannot help but see. It was built in 1777 as part of the town's fortifications and also separated the town proper from the base town. It also served as a jail and some prisoners had their last view of the town before they were hanged from the windows. It is a much friendlier place nowadays though one councillor noted that the time displayed is not necessarily always correct. Cllr Liam Burke spoke at a 2009 October meeting and said that the Clock Gate clock is "giving out false information" by chiming out of sync with the real time.

Extraordinary. Displays are tastefully done and well maintained. Very educational. The attendants…read moreare well informed and very pleasant. Seeing the Lagan family represented in such an esteemed way was awesome. Very proud of my husbands Irish family and knowing that they have left such an indelible mark on not only Ireland but the wine industry worldwide. Thank you Desmond Castle for a very memorable visit.

The old and small castle in the middle of Kinsale. It also served as a prison for the privateers…read moreand soldiers/sailors captured nearby. The building is worth a 10-minute walk around if you are interested in the subject. There is also a "wine museum", although the displays are a bit tired.