News - Castlerea Prison
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 13:19Almost 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 13:00Three 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 13:11Inmate levels did not exceed bed capacity in Castlerea Prison last year
Overcrowding has become a serious concern in 2023 however, with dozens of prisoners sleeping on cell floors.
Jun 13, 2023 07:49Castlerea Prison to be expanded within five years says Justice Minister
These four projects will create 620 additional spaces for prisoners.
Apr 27, 2023 17:2833 inmates on mattresses in Castlerea as national prison overcrowding branded crisis
Castlerea Prison was opened in 1996 and today holds 340 prisoners.
Apr 27, 2023 13:00Significant increase in contraband seizures at Castlerea prison
The majority of the illegal goods are said to be smuggled in during visits and deliveries
Jan 31, 2023 14:01Justice Minister says Castlerea equine centre could be blueprint for EU
The equine rehab unit at Castlerea prison has been planned for the last number of years but was delayed due to Covid
Apr 20, 2022 18:17Shannonside Newsletter
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