NI Prison Service

Official account of the Northern Ireland Prison Service. We do not monitor 24/7. For information on prisons and visits please go to our website.

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Addressing health & addiction issues is a critical part of reducing harm and supporting rehabilitation. Speaking at the Counselling in Prisons Network in Belfast, Governor Amanda McIlwaine highlighted the work at Maghaberry to support prisoners & maintain a safe environment.

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Throughout the school holidays, our prisons are running all-day breakfast clubs for children who are visiting people in prison. Thanks to @niacro and our staff for facilitating this important initiative.

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Justice Minister @naomi_long officially opened the new @NIPrisons Committal Reception at Hydebank Wood Secure College. The modern, fit-for-purpose facility will ensure the safety of those entering custody - and indeed that of others.

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Reducing offending & reoffending is a whole of government priority. It matters because of the harm caused to victims, families & communities across NI & because improving safety & opportunity benefits society as a whole.

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A new short film, ‘Bubble’, by Patricia Downey @sitwtheatrecomp, shot in Maghaberry @NIPrisons, is a raw, unflinching & profoundly human story inspired by the lived experiences of women within the criminal @Justice_NI system.

More: https://t.co/lfZ8eJT4sW

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65 guests, staff & prisoners came together at Magilligan last Saturday for Lower Drummans Parkrun, marking Mental Health Week 2026. A great morning of running, support & community.

#MentalHealthWeek2026 #Parkrun #StrongerTogether

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Justice Minister @naomi_long congratulates Prison Service and Police Service of Northern Ireland staff who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

Read more: https://t.co/dW4LbcJ2pR

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Everyone at the NI Prison Service would like to congratulate @POAUnion NI Chair Ivor Dunne who has been awarded an MBE in the #birthdayhonours

This has recognised Ivor’s years of public service and his steadfast commitment to the wellbeing of his members and prison staff.

[Justice NI @Justice_NI]

" Every single day, incredible, inspiring individuals across Northern Ireland step up to make our communities safer and more supportive."

Watch: Justice Minister @naomi_long as she thanks all our volunteers across the criminal justice sector.
#Partnerships #SaferCommunities

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30 ex-soldiers serving time in @NIPrisons in Northern Ireland over the past two years have hand-crafted clay army cap badges for a unique Prison Arts Foundation exhibition entitled ‘The Badge is Everything’

Read More: https://t.co/L36UjRJxeu

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Director of Reducing Offending Division, Maria Watson held an appreciation event at Maghaberry Prison to recognise the incredible contribution of volunteers.

Their dedication makes a real difference every day. #VolunteersWeek2026

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Over the past months, prisoners at Magilligan have been busy crafting bird boxes just in time for the nesting season. These have now been donated to local schools and allotments. Giving back to the community is a vital part of #rehabilitation.

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PBNI welcomes the broadcast of ‘Carl Frampton: On Probation’ on BBC One Northern Ireland which tells the story of front-line probation staff working with service users and victims of crime to make communities safer.

Read more: https://t.co/CEgp4zHyjd

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Thyme Coffee & Grill has officially opened at Maghaberry Prison! ​Launched for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with @bfastmet, this barista bar trains prisoners for NI’s hospitality sector, which has 300+ vacancies. ​

Real skills. Second chances. One cup at a time.

​#rehabilitation

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Hydebank has teamed up with @LyricBelfast Drama Studio for their production of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The young men at Hydebank have built parts of the set for the play, which is running at the Lyric until 2 May.

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Director General Beverley Wall, Director of Prisons David Kennedy and Governor of Maghaberry Tracy Megrath have attended a passing out ceremony for 18 new Officers who will play a vital role in supporting and challenging prisoners to change. Welcome to the prison service family.

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One family noted that ‘this visit really benefited our child…it really settled him and comforted him seeing his dad’.

Well done. 3/3

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Maghaberry has achieved Autism NI’s Impact Award reaccreditation, demonstrating its commitment to inclusion for autistic & neurodivergent people.

A range of staff have received training from @AutismNIPAPA & implemented adjustments to build an inclusive service and workplace. 1/3

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This has included an Assisted Visits Scheme, which provided support and an adapted environment for autistic visitors.

Feedback from the visits highlighted that prisoners and their families felt more connected to each other and less anxious about the visits. 2/3

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Magilligan Governor Gary Milling and deputy Governor Alan Platt were delighted to welcome the High Sheriff for Co Londonderry, Peter Jack, to the prison today. He was shown the innovative work that led Inspectors to call Magilligan ‘one of the best prisons in the UK’.