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⏰ FINAL CALL – applications close tomorrow!
The 2026 Recruit Prison Officer Campaign closes on Thursday 8th October at 3pm.
👉 You must register with Publicjobs.ie to apply: publicjobs.ie
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The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration @OCallaghanJim today signed the contract for a new extension at the Dóchas Centre (Mountjoy Female Prison) that will increase the prison’s capacity by 52 spaces or 30%.
Read more: bit.ly/4wRSQ37
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ALT Irish Prison Service contract signed to increase Dóchas prison capacity by 30%
ALT Objective: Today, Minister Jim O’Callaghan signed the contract for a new extension at the Dóchas Centre (Mountjoy Female Prison) that will increase the prison’s capacity by 52 spaces or 30%. The project will commence construction in September 2026, with practical completion expected in Q4 2027.
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Huge congratulations to Loughan House (Irish Prison Service), named Station of the Year at the Ireland Blue Light Awards! 🏆
The team at Loughan House truly exemplifies operational excellence while going above and beyond through local outreach, education programmes, and helping make communities safer every day! 🌟
A massive thank you to our Gold Partner and category sponsor EHS International, and to Chris Mee for presenting this well-deserved honour.
Join us in giving everyone at Loughan House a huge round of applause for their incredible commitment to making a real difference! 👏👏
#IrelandBlueLightAwards #StationOfTheYear #IrishPrisonService #LoughanHouse #EHSInternational #CommunityImpact #FrontlineHeroes
📢 We’re hiring – Senior Psychologist (Grade I) Join the Irish Prison Service.
Info & applications: irishprisons.ie ⏰Deadline: 3pm, 16 July 2026.
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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: bit.ly/4drJvsV
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ALT A group of three people taking a selfie in Croke Park. One person is wearing a formal uniform, while another is dressed in a graduation gown and cap. The third person is casually dressed. The text on the image reads: "Graduation. 159 recruit prison officers assigned throughout the prison estate."
🚨 Coming Soon: Recruit Prison Officer Competition 2025 🚨
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A wonderful day yesterday with the @IrishPrisons community before we start working with them to create four recovery colleges in four prisons.
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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
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RTÉ News reports from Arbour Hill Prison 50 years ago rte.ie/archives/2020/0521/11…
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 🔴⚪️
We recently started a new Prison Football programme in Loughan House ⚽️
You can listen to the @drivetimerte report about it below 👇
rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22…
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#Bitored | #Since1928
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.
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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
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
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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. 🇮🇪
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.
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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.
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#ArbourHillWork&training
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#DCUAlumniAwards Profile: Caron McCaffrey is Director General of Irish Prison Service @IrishPrisons and President of European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (EUROPRIS) @EuroPrisOrg.
ALT Caron McCaffrey
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Caron McCaffrey graduated from @HumanitiesDCU with a MA in International Relations in 1999. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3CgqsBF #DCUAlumniAwards
ALT Caron McCaffrey
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JOB ALERT: The Irish Prison Service is recruiting for a Service Officer in Longford longfordleader.ie/news/spons…
