News - Prison
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
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 07:57
Report highlights high cell time for Castlerea Prison inmates
Roscommon Prison has one of the lowest average times that inmates spend outside of their cells
Feb 7, 2022 13:30
Daughter of Ballinasloe man sentenced for rape and abuse welcomes DPP appeal
The DPP is appealing a 5 year sentence for rape and abuse handed down to a Ballinasloe man last year
Feb 3, 2022 17:51
Prison visits suspended due to spread of Omicron variant
Physical family visits will resume at the end of the month.
Jan 10, 2022 08:21Shannonside Newsletter
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