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The Irish Prison Service has launched a probe after a Donegal man was found dead in his cell. Donegal Live understands that the prisoner was found early on Thursday morning. His family have been informed of his death. The man, aged in his 20s, was ...

26 Jan 2023 at 10:35

National News

Minister Helen McEntee allocates €50m to Irish prisons amid calls for her resignation

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced an allocation of approximately €50 million to Irish prisons amid calls for her resignation. In a post published on X (formerly Twitter) this afternoon (April 10), Minister McEntee confirmed ...

10 Apr 2024 at 15:17

National News

Ten suspected overdoses at Portlaoise Prison

Ten prisoners are being treated for suspected overdoses at Portlaoise Prison. A number of prisoners were taken to hospital by ambulance after the incidents while others received treatment at the prison. The Irish Prison Service (IPS) ...

13 Aug 2024 at 21:30

National News

'Miniature phones' destined for Irish prisons seized in garda raids targeting smuggling

A variety of suspected contraband has been seized by gardai as part of ongoing investigations into the smuggling of controlled drugs and contraband into Wheatfield, Cloverhill and Mountjoy Prisons in Dublin. Gardaí say they carried ...

09 Apr 2025 at 07:46

National News

Investigations underway after inmate dies from suspected drugs overdose at Midlands Prison

A number of investigations have been launched after a prisoner at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise died from a suspected drug overdose. The Irish Prison Service has confirmed the inmate, who was aged in his 30s, died early on ...

20 Apr 2025 at 18:44

National News

Irish prisons implement daily cell searches after Gardaí catch drone delivering heroin

Irish prisons are implementing major security changes after a drone bound for a west Dublin prison was found to be carrying heroin. The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has re-affirmed its commitment to investing in new ...

24 Feb 2024 at 14:56

National News

Prison officer’s home targeted in ‘extremely sinister’ arson attack

Gardai are investigating a suspected arson attack at the home of a prison officer. The attack in Co Meath happened at approximately 11.30pm on Monday. The incident has been described by the Prison Officers’ ...

30 Jul 2024 at 12:12

National News

Miniature phones destined for prisons seized by gardai

Miniature phones which were ready to be transported by drone to prisons in Ireland have been seized by gardai. Officers investigating the smuggling of controlled drugs and contraband into Wheatfield, ...

08 Apr 2025 at 19:59

Prison officer stabbed by inmate in Dublin

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Prison officer stabbed by inmate in big jail

A prison officer is understood to be receiving treatment after being stabbed in the face during an inmate’s attempted escape in Dublin. The incident occurred while the prisoner was being escorted to ...

08 May 2023 at 16:21

National News

Prisoner escapes from custody in Dublin

A search is under way after a prisoner escaped from custody in Dublin. The Irish Prison Service confirmed that the prisoner escaped while under escort to Tallaght Hospital on Saturday morning. ...

11 Jan 2025 at 13:07

National News

BREAKING: Manhunt underway as prisoner escapes while on escort to Tallaght Hospital

A manhunt is underway after a prisoner escaped from custody while on escort to Tallaght Hospital early Saturday morning. Commenting on the incident, the Irish Prison Service said: "An Garda ...

11 Jan 2025 at 13:01

National News

Prisoners surrendered hundreds of opioid tablets after fatal overdose

Prisoners surrendered hundreds of synthetic opioid tablets after a fatal overdose at Mountjoy Prison, a report has said. The Irish Prison Service issued an urgent drug alert to all prisons ...

18 Feb 2026 at 16:24

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