Old Cork Prison to be demolished with historical parts preserved in extension of current facility
Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan noted that the cell occupied by Thomas Kent has been identified and he 'directed that it be retained and preserved as part of the redevelopment'
Covered by 2 sources from Ireland. First reported by Irish Examiner ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Old Cork Prison to be demolished with historical parts preserved in extension of current facility
Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan noted that the cell occupied by Thomas Kent has been identified and he 'directed that it be retained and preserved as part of the redevelopment'
Sinn Féin: Decision to begin demolition works at former Cork prison 'insulting to our history'
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has argued that the planned demolition will retain a number of historically significant structures.
Coverage details
2 outlets from Ireland are covering this story: Irish Examiner and TheJournal.ie. Irish Examiner published it first, on November 3, 2026; the last outlet to join was TheJournal.ie, 2 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Old Cork Prison, Jim, Thomas Kent and Sinn Féin.
