News - Prison
65 prisoners sleeping on the floor in Castlerea prison
There are 466 inmates in custody there at the moment - which is 95 above the normal bed capacity.
Feb 6, 2026 08:43
DJ Carey jailed for five and a half years for fraud
The five-time All-Ireland winner told gardai he was in a very desperate situation having 'fallen into a rut' over the years.
Nov 3, 2025 13:29
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
Prison bed expansion will have major impact on local court systems says TD
Castlerea Prison is currently at 118 percent capacity with 439 prisoners in custody.
Jun 4, 2025 13:42
Inmate dies in Midlands Prison
Apr 20, 2025 20:54
Investigation launched after Prison Officer's home targeted by arson attack
The incident took place in Trim, County Meath last night.
Jul 30, 2024 11:19
Nathan Carter performs special concert in Castlerea Prison tonight
The one-of-a-kind concert is to raising vital funds for three charities - the paediatric ward in Sligo University Hospital, Roscommon Youth Services and Mayo Roscommon Hospice.
Jul 11, 2024 18:32
Hopes newly launched training course to cut prisoner re-offending rates
The Retrofit Skills Course will be piloted in Wheatfield and Midlands prisons.
Feb 26, 2024 08:52
Over 500 prisoners committed to Castlerea prison so far this year
The figures were released as part of the Irish Prison Service's annual report.
Oct 19, 2023 13:03
158 inmates in Castlerea Prison waiting long term for psychiatric treatment
Separately, 78 prisoners were waiting for addiction services or treatments in the Roscommon Prison at the end of 2022.
Jun 12, 2023 13:41
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
Report published on death of inmate at Castlerea Prison
According to the report, no doctor could be contacted to formally pronounce Mr G dead.
Mar 2, 2023 13:34
Former prison officer warns of the dangers of contraband smuggling
150 items were recovered by prison service staff from the Roscommon prison last year.
Jan 31, 2023 18:39
Man found dead at Castlerea prison
News of the man's death at Castlerea prison has emerged in recent hours.
Jan 26, 2023 10:39Shannonside Newsletter
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