Inmate at Irish prison found dead in his cell
An inmate at an Irish prison has been found dead in his cell. Named as Gerard Barrett, he was recently found deceased at the National Violence Reduction Unit, which is part of the Midlands Prison …
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Covid-19: Severe outbreak of coronavirus declared at the Midlands Prison
A severe outbreak of coronavirus has been declared at the Midlands Prison. It is understood that no fewer than five prisoners have tested positive for the virus. All 777 inmates currently housed at the Portlaoise …
Gardai intercept drones intended to carry drugs into Midlands Prison
Gardai have intercepted a drone intended to carry drugs into Midlands Prison. It is understood that Gardai spotted two men acting suspiciously nearby Midlands Prison on Monday night. The men appearing to be handling a …
Prisoners smear human excrement on cell walls in protest at Midlands Prison
The Irish Prison Service has confirmed that a protest by inmates took place Midlands Prison, last Friday. According to RTÉ News, the demonstration which saw inmates smear human excrement on cell walls occurred following complaints …
Garda investigation underway after a prisoner is allegedly raped by six men at Midlands Prison
Gardaí have launched an investigation after a prisoner was allegedly raped at Midlands Prison. According to The Irish Daily Star newspaper, the prisoner was allegedly raped by six prisoners earlier this month. The Daily Star …
Two prison officers injured during separate incidents at the Midlands Prison
One officer was slashed across the back with a makeshift knife after intervening to break up an attack on an inmate. A second officer was then injured while trying to subdue another inmate. Both officers …