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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

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

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 seven ...

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. Following a ...

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 escorted into the ...

02 Dec 2016 at 18:10

Crime and Courts

#Budget2019: Limerick Prison locks down €32.3m boost for major improvements

LIMERICK Prison has been given a €32.3m boost in a move which will see major improvements at the Mulgrave Street facility. In his budget announcement this week, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe singled out works on Limerick ...

12 Oct 2018 at 06:03

Crime and Courts

Sixty-eight inmates locked up 21 hours a day at Limerick Prison

SIXTY-eight inmates in Limerick Prison are locked up in a cell for 21 hours a day – with the majority locked up for the protection of vulnerable prisoners. Figures provided by the Irish Prison Service for the number of ...

13 Jul 2017 at 14:00

Crime and Courts

'Unbelievable': €10,000 remains missing from safe in Limerick Prison

A BAIL bond of €10,000 which went missing from a safe in Limerick Prison nearly two years ago remains unaccounted for, following two separate investigations by An Garda Siochana and the Irish Prison Service. The money ...

15 Jun 2017 at 19:00

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland catfish abuser who drove girl, 12, to suicide to be sentenced today

An online predator from Northern Ireland who drove one of his catfish victims in the US to take her own life is set to be sentenced. Alexander McCartney, 26, has admitted 185 charges involving 70 children, although a ...

25 Oct 2024 at 09:27

Weather

'Ice' tourism boost for Tree of Life fountain outside Limerick Prison

LIMERICK received an unexpected tourism boost during Storm Emma after the inclement weather drew crowds to a sculpture outside the prison on Mulgrave Street in the city. With roads, railings and walls coated by snow ...

10 Mar 2018 at 10:00

Crime and Courts

85 prisoners put on restricted regimes at Limerick Prison

LIMERICK Prison has the second highest number of prisoners placed on a restricted regime, usually reserved for prisoners who are in danger or for bad behaviour, second only to Mountjoy Prison. Figures released in ...

07 Jun 2018 at 06:01

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