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NI Prison Service
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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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    NI Prison Service
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    Jun 22
    WE ARE RECRUITING The Northern Ireland Prison Service is recruiting Custody Prison Officers. For more information please visit NICSRecruitment.org.uk
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    Justice NI
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    Jun 23
    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. Share your views: justice-ni.gov.uk/consultations/…
    Reducing crime in Northern Ireland - Call for views
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    Justice NI
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    Jun 18
    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: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/premiere-…
    Pictured at the premier of the new short film, Bubble, which was shot in Maghaberry Prison, are Tracy Megrath (Governor of Maghaberry Prison), Patricia Downey (Director and writer of Bubble), Beverley Wall (Director General of the NI Prison Service) and Claire Cogan (actor in Bubble).
    A scene from the new short film, Bubble, written and directed by acclaimed Belfast playwright Patricia Downey of Spanner in the Works, and shot in Maghaberry Prison.
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    NI Prison Service
    @NIPrisons
    Jun 16
    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 NI
    @Justice_NI
    Jun 12
    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: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/kings-bir…
    Statement card as 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.
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    NI Prison Service
    @NIPrisons
    Jun 12
    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.
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    Justice NI
    @Justice_NI
    Jun 5
    " 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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    Justice NI
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    Jun 1
    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: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prisoners…
    Pictured with some of the crafted cap badges are Tommie Linton MBE, Start360, Lucy Turner, Prison Arts Foundation, and Maghaberry Prison Governor Tracy Megrath.
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    NI Prison Service
    @NIPrisons
    Jun 5
    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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    NI Prison Service
    @NIPrisons
    May 18
    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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    Probation Board for Northern Ireland
    @PBNINews
    May 15
    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: pbni.org.uk/news/pbni-welc…
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    NI Prison Service
    @NIPrisons
    May 15
    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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    NI Prison Service
    @NIPrisons
    Apr 28
    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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