FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Irish prison service - The Untold Story

Ireland may have to consider changing laws around trans prisoners – Varadkar

The Irish Prison Service said that it is currently drafting a policy on transgender prisoners.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Two prison officers assaulted trying to break up fight among inmates at Mountjoy

"Tensions are very high in Mountjoy at the moment"

Irish Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

Helicopter toys that sell for €15 being used to fly drugs into Irish prisons

Staff at Wheatfield Prison in Dublin removed one of the mini choppers from netting

Irish Mirror · Feb 19, 2023

Inmate, 25, found dead at Castlerea Prison named - as he is believed to have passed away in his sleep

Donegal man Keith Boyle was found dead in his bed at Castlerea Prison in Co Roscommon on Thursday morning

Irish Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Young inmate found dead at Castlerea Prison as investigation launched

A full investigation has now been launched into the circumstances of his death in Roscommon

Irish Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

New jail data reveals most popular tuck shop items from vapes to chocolate and tea brand

Data from the system shows inmates spend an average of €675,997 every month in prison tuck shops on products including soft drinks, chocolate, toiletries and even games consoles

Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

'He was constantly having good fun' - Irish dad who died in prison on Christmas day remembered at funeral

A post mortem was carried out on his body but no foul play was suspected in his death

Irish Mirror · Dec 31, 2022

Probe launched after inmate collapses and dies in Limerick Prison on Christmas Day

The deceased has been named locally

Irish Mirror · Dec 30, 2022

Mountjoy officers refuse to cooperate with RTE documentary fronted by Philly McMahon and Rory's Stories

They are angry with the way they are being portrayed during filming and have pulled out of a proposed Gaelic football game between prisoners and wardens at Croke Park

Dublin Live · Dec 17, 2022

YouTuber interviews inmate in Irish prison before officers storm cell

The man's cell was raided earlier today after the interview was published on YouTube

Irish Mirror · Nov 29, 2022