News - Castlerea Prison
Enoch Burke transfer from Castlerea Prison to be decided next week
The teacher will find out next week if his challenge against the transfer has been successful.
Mar 12, 2026 17:27
Enoch Burke tells High Court his transfer to Castlerea Prison was 'unlawful'
The teacher had been detained in Mountjoy Prison since he was found in contempt of court at the start of the year, but was moved to the Roscommon location on the 1st of March.
Mar 10, 2026 11:56
Enoch Burke transferred to Castlerea Prison
The move to the west Roscommon medium security facility took place on Sunday morning.
Mar 3, 2026 13:16
Judge dismisses Castlerea prison officer’s data breach claim
Judge Fergus ruled that while Mark Walsh, experienced "some discomfort and embarrassment" in the workplace, the legal threshold required to award damages had not been met.
Dec 11, 2025 17:04
Castlerea Prison to get an extra 150 spaces as part of overhaul plan
Senior Ministers are considering plans to add an extra 960 prison spaces over the next five years.
Jun 4, 2025 08:57
Number of assaults in Castlerea Prison tripled last year
The Irish Prison Service says there were 981 physical assaults in jails throughout the country last year.
Mar 26, 2025 13:35
Nathan Carter concert in Castlerea prison raises close to €7,000 for charity
Over 300 staff and invited guests attended the Nathan Carter gig - and inmates can watch a recording on their prisoner TV channel from today.
Jul 12, 2024 16:15
Hundreds attend Nathan Carter prison charity concert
Prisoners weren't allowed to attend, but they can watch a recording on their cell TV channel from today.
Jul 12, 2024 11:49
137 assaults in two local prisons last year, including attacks on staff
There were 26 in Castlerea prison, with six prison officers attacked by inmates and there were 20 prisoner-on-prisoner assaults.
Jul 2, 2024 07:50
Country music star to perform at Castlerea prison
Details of the show were revealed by the Irish Prison Service, which said it was part of a fundraiser for three causes in Roscommon and surrounding counties.
Jun 25, 2024 13:56
Roscommon JPC chairman tells judges: 'Send more criminals to jail'
It comes as the country’s prisons are overcrowded, with almost 4,900 inmates behind bars – almost 400 more than capacity.
Apr 29, 2024 06:25
Overcrowded Castlerea Prison has 35 more inmates than normal limit
There were 375 prisoners in the jail yesterday, which is significantly above its bed capacity of 340.
Apr 12, 2024 13:19
Almost 370 inmates currently being accommodated at Castlerea prison
The current bed capacity is 340 at Castlerea prison, with inmates taking up 109% of the overall beds available.
Jan 18, 2024 13:00
Three prisoner complaints made at Castlerea Prison last year
Over the course of last year, 6 such letters were sent from Castlerea Prison, matching the number from the previous year.
Oct 18, 2023 13:11Shannonside Newsletter
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