Irish Prison Service

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[Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @DeptJusticeIRL]

The graduation ceremony of 159 Recruit Prison Officers took place today in the Hogan Suite of Croke Park. The new officers have already been placed in prisons throughout the prison estate.

Read more: https://t.co/IQ2Nw07JNq

@OCallaghanJim @IrishPrisons

[Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons]

🚨 Coming Soon: Recruit Prison Officer Competition 2025 🚨

Your future starts here: https://t.co/LGioFwol4f

[RecoveryCollegeIE @DNNERecoveryCol]

A wonderful day yesterday with the @IrishPrisons community before we start working with them to create four recovery colleges in four prisons.

[RTÉ Nationwide @RTENationwide]

We visit Arbour Hill Prison in Dublin as it marks a significant milestone - Make sure to tune in as @John_Kilraine delves into its rich history on #RTENationwide Friday 6th June @RTEOne 7pm @IrishPrisons @DeptJusticeIRL @RTEArchives @CenturyIRL @DubCityCouncil @DublinHour @rte RT

[RTÉ Archives @RTEArchives]

@RTENationwide @John_Kilraine @RTEOne @IrishPrisons @DeptJusticeIRL @CenturyIRL @DubCityCouncil @DublinHour @rte @VisitDublin @DublinLive @DublinInquirer @LovinDublin @Dublin_ie RTÉ News reports from Arbour Hill Prison 50 years ago https://t.co/IFi19SdtiS

[Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons]

Sligo Rovers Football Club have launched a new programme of football coaching sessions for prisoners at Loughan House in Co Cavan.

📻 Listen to the Drivetime interview below to learn more about this initiative.

#openprison #sligorovers #reintergration #safercommunities

[Rovers In The Community @CommunityRovers]

Rovers In The Community 🔴⚪️

We recently started a new Prison Football programme in Loughan House ⚽️

You can listen to the @drivetimerte report about it below 👇

https://t.co/5DFP6veyxL

@IrishPrisons @LeagueofIreland

#Bitored | #Since1928

[Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons]

The Irish Prison Service would like to express our condolences to @gardainfo following the death of Garda Kevin Flatley this afternoon.

Solas Mhic Dé ar a n-anam.

[Mater Hospital Foundation @TheMaterFoundat]

Happy St. Patrick's Day ☘️! Thanks to everyone who dropped by our #Community Hub to pick up their #Shamrock and support @MaterDublin 💚. Míle Buíochas to the Horticultural Team at Mountjoy for sorting again. @MaterTrauma @MaterCancer @MaterHSCPs @IrishPrisons #lafeilepadraig

[Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons]

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day ☘

We wish all our staff, families of prisoners and those in prison a safe and happy St.Patrick’s Day 2025.

#irishprisonservice #irishprisons #stpatsday #prisonerfamilies

[Dara Calleary @daracalleary]

My visit to Savannah, Georgia started by meeting representatives of @irishprisons, including Chief Officer at Mountjoy Prison, Peter Guinan. The Irish Prison Service will also be participating in the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade tomorrow. 🇮🇪

[Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons]

Earlier today staff at Wheatfield Prison intercepted a drone delivery into the prison that resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of contraband.

The Irish Prison Service continues to have high level engagement and the sharing of intelligence with An Garda Síochána.

[ERC_DANCING @DancingErc]

Thanks for the excellent service from the Braille Unit in Arbour Hill Prison for producing another braille translation for @ERCResearch project DANCING. We are making every effort to ensure the project is #accessible for all.

@Irishprisons
#ArbourHillWork&training

[Dublin City University @DCU]

#DCUAlumniAwards Profile: Caron McCaffrey is Director General of Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons and President of European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (EUROPRIS) @EuroPrisOrg.

[Dublin City University @DCU]

Caron McCaffrey graduated from @HumanitiesDCU with a MA in International Relations in 1999. Read more here: https://t.co/OSxtl52eMx #DCUAlumniAwards

[Longford Leader / Longford Live @Longford_Leader]

JOB ALERT: The Irish Prison Service is recruiting for a Service Officer in Longford https://t.co/s7H2yayVhQ

[Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons]

Men’s Sheds are operational across the prisons estate and are an integral part of our rehabilitation programme, offering many activities such as carpentry, mental work, restorations, and gardening.

[Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons]

At the Irish Prison Service, we are dedicated to the well-being and rehabilitation of those in our custody. Our prisons have fully equipped gymnasiums, managed by our Gym Officers. These facilities support prisoners in maintaining their physical fitness and personal development

[Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons]

Information on the Victim Liaison Service: https://t.co/QumUg2UPME

#victimliaison #irishprisons #victimliaisonireland #irishprisonservice

[Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons]

The Irish Prison Service would like to extend our best wishes for a prosperous and safe New Year.

Here’s to a year of growth, safety, and community.

#HappyNewYear #IrishPrisonService #NewYear2025 #SafeCommunities

[Saoirse Brady @saoirse_b]

Thanks to Caron McCaffrey and @IrishPrisons for inviting me to present at their Strategy Forum today with senior leaders. An important opportunity to update on @IPRT's recent work including our evidence-informed solutions to address overcrowding & our know your rights conference