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Teen admits throwing drugs and phones into Limerick Prison

A JUVENILE has admitted trying to supply mobile phones and significant quantities of drugs to inmates at Limerick Prison. The youth, who is due to turn 18 next month, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges relating to offences which happened on ...

06 Mar 2017 at 18:23

Local News

Art created at Limerick Prison to go on display in the Hunt Museum

AN EXHIBITION of artwork inspired by drawings made by the Bedford Row Project Children’s Group and created at Limerick Prison is to be formally launched by the Governor of Limerick Prison this Friday. The Family Links exhibition, inspired by ...

11 May 2018 at 06:01

National News

Prison population and staff in "unsafe and unworkable environment" as overcrowding worsens

The surge in prisoner numbers to a record high is “unsafe and unacceptable”, the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) has said. In a statement at the Prison Officers Association annual delegate conference in Sligo this week, it was revealed ...

25 Apr 2024 at 15:28

Crime and Courts

Pilot programme for fathers at Limerick Prison

A PROGRAMME for male inmates with children, which has been piloted at Limerick Prison, could decrease their chances of re-offending. Over the past 18 months, the Family Links programme worked with prisoners and their families to develop ...

14 Feb 2017 at 10:10

Local News

National stats show decrease in prisoners with Limerick address

LATEST statistics show that 5.8% of prisoners incarcerated in Ireland last year declared Limerick as their county of residence - the lowest reported figure in 10 years. The percentage, taken from the 2018 Irish Prison Service (IPS) ...

08 Jul 2019 at 08:00

Local News

Investigation launched following death of inmate at Limerick Prison

A NUMBER of separate investigations are underway following the death of an inmate at Limerick Prison at the weekend. The Limerick Leader has learned the alarm was raised in the early hours of Saturday morning after the 31-year-old ...

10 May 2017 at 09:33

National News

Woman previously charged with human trafficking sentenced to prison for money laundering

A woman has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for money laundering charges. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Ivanilce Vailones (47) of Castle Manor, Racecourse Road, Co. Roscommon, pleaded guilty to five counts of ...

28 Jun 2024 at 16:22

National News

'Miniature phones' destined for Irish prisons seized in garda raids targeting smuggling

A variety of suspected contraband has been seized by gardai as part of ongoing investigations into the smuggling of controlled drugs and contraband into Wheatfield, Cloverhill and Mountjoy Prisons in Dublin. Gardaí say they ...

09 Apr 2025 at 07:46

Crime and Courts

Spending on televisions highest in State at Limerick Prison

THE cost of providing TVs in Limerick Prison is the highest in the State based on the annual turnover of televisions per prisoner. New figures obtained by the Limerick Leader from the Irish Prison Service show that for the ...

24 Aug 2017 at 06:55

Local News

Stones from demolished Limerick Prison wall to travel the country for building restoration

A WALL of almost 200 years has been demolished in Limerick Prison to facilitate an expansion of facilities on the grounds. The 18-metre long wall was part of the original prison structure, which was built in 1821. ...

22 Jun 2019 at 13:45

Crime and Courts

Detainee arrested outside Limerick Prison after collision in dash for freedom

GARDAI are investigating an incident outside Limerick Prison this Friday evening, during which a detainee was injured after a failed attempt to dash for freedom. According to garda sources, the man had been ...

02 Dec 2016 at 18:10

Crime and Courts

Search for missing inmate continues as second Limerick prisoner who absconded is apprehended

SEPARATE investigations are underway after an inmate at Limerick Prison escaped from custody while attending University Hospital Limerick for medical treatment. It’s understood the man, who was taken to ...

24 Oct 2019 at 22:04

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