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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Portlaoise_PrisonPortlaoise Prison - Wikipedia

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   Portlaoise Prison (Irish: Príosún Phort Laoise) is a maximum security prison in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland. Until 1929 it was called the Maryborough Gaol. [1] It should not be confused with the Midlands Prison, which is a newer, medium security prison directly beside it; or with Dunamaise Arts Centre, which was the original Maryborough ...

2. www.irishprisons.ie › prison › portlaoise-prisonPortlaoise Prison - Irish Prison Service

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   Address. Portlaoise Prison Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 KN97 Tel: 05786 81300 Fax: 05786 20997. Operational Capacity: 229. General Description: A closed high security prison for adult males.

3. www.irishtimes.com › crime-law › 2024/10/03Army pulls out of Portlaoise Prison after 51 years in wake of ...

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   Oct 3, 2024 · The measure was introduced at the height of the Troubles following the government’s decision to move all subversive prisoners into a single high-security prison in Portlaoise, following the...

4. prisonguide.co.uk › portlaoise-prisonPortlaoise Prison: Contact, Visiting Information, and More

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   Address: Portlaoise Prison, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland. Telephone: +353 (0)57 862 1316. Email: info@irishprisons.ie. Visitors can access the prison via Dublin Road. Parking is available on-site, but it is recommended to arrive early to secure a spot.

5. www.irishprisons.ie › requesting-a-physical-visitRequesting a visit - Portlaoise Prison - Irish Prison Service

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   To visit a prisoner, please contact : Portlaoise Prison – Tel: 05786 81326, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, or book a visit online using the form below : Visit Type. Select Visit Type: * Physical Visit at the Prison. Online Video Visit. Prisoner Details. Prisoner 1 Name: * Prisoner 1 PRIS Number: * Visitor Details. Visitor 1 Name: *

6. prisonguide.co.uk › hmp-portlaoiseHMP Portlaoise: A Comprehensive Overview - Prison Advice

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   HMP Portlaoise is renowned as Ireland’s primary high-security prison, situated in Portlaoise, County Laois. Its history is rich with dramatic escapes, significant protests, and a pivotal role in Ireland’s penal system.

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   How do I visit a prisoner in Portlaoise?

   • This should be printed off and brought with you to the prison when visiting. To visit a prisoner, please contact : Portlaoise Prison – Tel: 05786 81326, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, or book a visit online using the form below : I have read the Privacy Policy and Consent to send you my information.

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   What is Portlaoise Prison?

   • It should not be confused with the Midlands Prison, which is a newer, medium security prison directly beside it; or with Dunamaise Arts Centre, which was the original Maryborough Gaol built c.1789. Portlaoise Prison was built in the 1830s, making it one of the oldest still operating today in the Irish prison system.

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   Did laoistoday visit the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise?

   • On Monday last week, LaoisToday was among the media invited into the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise. We were given exclusive no-holds-bared access to the prison itself.

   Visiting the Midlands Prison Portlaoise was a life-changing experience

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   What happened at Portlaoise Prison?

   • Portlaoise now houses some of the State’s most dangerous organised criminals, including many linked to the Kinahan gang. Soldiers stationed on the roof were also able to spot drugs being thrown into the prison from outside, a duty that will now have to be taken over by prison officers.

   Army pulls out of Portlaoise Prison after 51 years in wake of IRA clear

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   How much does it cost to guard Portlaoise Prison?

   • Each year, guarding the facility accounted for 74,000 workdays and cost €1.9 million. However, the Irish Prison Officers Association objected to the move, arguing that many of the prisoners now in Portlaoise were more dangerous than the previous paramilitary inmates.

   Army pulls out of Portlaoise Prison after 51 years in wake of IRA clear

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   Do Irish soldiers patrol Portlaoise Prison?

   • Soldiers from the Irish Army patrolled Portlaoise Prison on a permanent basis between 1973 and 2024. [ 3 ] Soldiers guard the prison 24 hours a day. The security features include a detachment consisting of approximately platoon strength, armed with rifles and anti-aircraft machine guns, who patrol the prison complex.

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8. www.laoistoday.ie › 2019/02/10 › visiting-theVisiting the Midlands Prison Portlaoise was a life-changing ...

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   Feb 10, 2019 · On Monday last week, LaoisToday was among the media invited into the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise. We were given exclusive no-holds-bared access to the prison itself.