The Hydro (St. Ann’s Hydropathic Establishment)

The Hydro (St. Ann’s Hydropathic Establishment) is a historic landmark in Tower, County Cork. Founded in 1843 by Dr Richard Barter, it became one of Ireland’s most famous Victorian spa resorts, renowned for its pioneering hydropathic treatments and Turkish baths. At its height, it attracted visitors from across Ireland and beyond, offering gardens, leisure facilities and a retreat in the Cork c...