News - Prison
Man dies after assault at Mountjoy Prison
The man had only started a jail term two days before the attack.
Aug 3, 2022 09:23
Mother of murdered children calls for minimum sentences for serious crimes
Kathleen lost her sons Eoghan and Ruairi in 2013.
Jul 29, 2022 09:47
Landline telephones installed in all jail cells at Castlerea Prison
You can only make external calls at present as part of the system.
Jun 20, 2022 13:39
Investigation begins after death of murder accused in midlands prison
Mr Syed was due to stand trial for the murder of his family next week.
Jun 10, 2022 07:45
Seanad hears calls for release of Elphin resident from Iraqi prison
Robert's family are fighting to have him released immediately.
May 5, 2022 18:01
Inmates praise new Castlerea Prison Equine rehabilitation centre
The new unit is designed to teach inmates the skills needed to work with horses in a professional setting.
Apr 20, 2022 14:03
New equine unit to open at Castlerea Prison
The Horses for Hope programme has been running for the last number of months at the Roscommon jail.
Apr 20, 2022 07:54
Wife of Elphin resident jailed in Iraq pleads for widespread support
Desree is urging people to share the hashtag Free Robert Pether
Apr 8, 2022 17:40
Man sentenced for role in 2019 Castlerea Prison stabbing
Thomas Sweeny received disfiguring facial scaring following the attack in 2019.
Mar 1, 2022 13:03
€1.2 million spent on inmates food at Castlerea prison since 2020
The figures were revealed by the Irish Prison Service.
Feb 24, 2022 07:57Shannonside Newsletter
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