News - Jail
Prison capacity stretched 'far beyond its limits'
Numbers in jails hit over 500 at local prisons by the end of last year.
Sep 4, 2025 13:42
Carer and student jailed following violent burglaries of former clients
The judge praised the "massive" and "painstaking" investigation by an Garda Siochána that led to their arrest.
Nov 26, 2024 17:27
Judge warns Longford's Frank Kilbride he faces significant jail sentence
Judge Connolly remanded Frank Kilbride in custody over the weekend stating that he did not want to give the accused false hope that he would not face a custodial sentence.
Jul 26, 2024 17:13
Justice Minister to increase max sentences for those who attack emergency service workers
Justice Minister Simon Harris says it's very important to deter these types of attacks.
Apr 6, 2023 17:44
Man sentenced over serious assault of wife in Leitrim two years ago
The 38-year-old man, who can't be named to protect the identity of his partner and son, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to her at their home address in Co Leitrim on July 5, 2020.
Dec 13, 2022 18:07
Wife of Elphin resident to hold protest outside Australian Embassy
The engineer has been jail since April of 2021 in tough conditions in Iraq.
Nov 18, 2022 07:43
Over fifty formal complaints made by inmates at Castlerea jail last year
Over 900 complaints in total were made last year across all Irish jails
Sep 9, 2022 08:27
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
Dail hears growing concern from Elphin resident jailed in Iraq
The engineer has spent months in a cramped jail in Iraq.
Jul 15, 2022 13:12
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
Five men sentenced over 2016 midlands rape
The five were sentenced on charges including rape, false imprisonment and sexual assault.
Jun 2, 2022 16:36
Wicklow man jailed for abuse of foster daughter
The woman waived her right to remain anonymous so he could be named.
May 13, 2022 17:23
WATCH: Daughter of Elphin resident jailed in Iraq makes emotional appeal for his release
The family are fighting a battle to have Robert released from jail in Iraq.
May 4, 2022 13:37
Man jailed for raping 16-year-old girl following Leitrim party
The rape occurred in July 2020 at a rural location in Country Leitrim.
Apr 29, 2022 15:25Shannonside Newsletter
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