A new sauna village has opened in the heart of Cork City, offering sauna sessions tailored for both seasoned wellness enthusiasts and those new to the practice. The ‘sauna village’, tucked away on the old Careys Tools site, is the latest venture by the team behind The Hot Box, which boasts sauna and cold plunge spots in Dublin, Louth, Meath, Kilkenny, and Sligo. The sanctuary features five unique sauna experiences, plunge pools in three different temperatures and hot showers – a first for the company. People came to use the sauna and the spark was ignited to grow The Hot Box into something bigger. The sauna village is located on the old Careys Tools site.

Source: Irish Examiner December 20, 2025 14:39 UTC