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The Latest Breaking News from Mountjoy

Attack on prisoner and four prison officers allegedly led by crime boss Wayne Dundon

The Irish Prison Service told how “an incident occurred in Mountjoy Prison on July 10 involving four prison officers”.

Irish Mirror · Jul 13, 2023

Two prison officers assaulted trying to break up fight among inmates at Mountjoy

"Tensions are very high in Mountjoy at the moment"

Irish Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

Thug admits to murdering man in Mountjoy Prison cell

The criminal, aged in his late 30s, made the admission to gardai after he was arrested in jail

Dublin Live · Feb 7, 2023

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Man who 'danced' on body of Robert O'Connor after beating admits to brutal Mountjoy prison murder

Exclusive: "It's simply not known at this stage why he has made this move but no doubt he has his own motivations for doing so"

Irish Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Prisoner fighting for life after gang attack in Mountjoy jail

It is understood he was beaten up by successive groups of two men in his cell

Dublin Live · Jan 19, 2023

Philly McMahon to coach team of Mountjoy inmates for match against prison guards

The Dublin GAA legend will work alongside comedian Rory O'Connor to coach a team of prisoners for a TV series

Irish Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

Wife killer Joe O’Reilly was moved jails after inmates warned he would be 'cut up' for 's**t stirring'

Sources said he had wanted a move to the progression unit at Mountjoy or back to Arbour Hill where he used to be housed.

Irish Mirror · Aug 21, 2022

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Mountjoy prison victim Robert O'Connor funeral hears call for 'no retaliation' over his killing

Robert, 34, died five days after the attack in Mountjoy Prison

Dublin Live · Aug 16, 2022

Funeral for murdered Mountjoy inmate hears calls for 'no retaliation' from victim's heartbroken dad

Speaking out at his son’s funeral on Monday, Leo O’Connor called for no revenge attacks over the brutal killing of his son in a cell earlier this month

Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

Friends of murdered Mountjoy prisoner Robert O'Connor pay respects at wake

The investigation into his death is continuing as the suspects are held in isolation in Mountjoy

Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

Prisoners removed after violent protest erupts in Moutjoy Prison

There has been heightened tension all week in Mountjoy following the murder of Robert O'Connor

Dublin Live · Aug 5, 2022

Violent protest by over 40 inmates at Mountjoy as prisoners removed and sent to other jails

There has been heightened tension all week in Mountjoy following the murder of 34-year-old prisoner Robert O'Connor

Irish Mirror · Aug 5, 2022

Former Mountjoy governor says death of a prisoner can 'lower morale' and is 'upsetting for staff and inmates'

John Lonergan said that prisoners should expect that their safety is guaranteed

Irish Mirror · Aug 4, 2022

Mountjoy prisoner killed in assault had been attacked just two days earlier on different wing

Gardai are now treating the investigation as a murder inquiry after O’Connor’s life support machine at the nearby Mater Hospital was switched off in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Irish Mirror · Aug 4, 2022

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Dublin Live · Aug 1, 2022

Mountjoy prisoner 'fighting for life' after horror attack

Robert O’Connor, 34, had stopped breathing and was revived after the assault in his cell in Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison

Dublin Live · May 4, 2022

'Murdering hulk' Mark Whelan dead after falling ill in Mountjoy Prison showers

The Irish Prison Service immediately notified gardai

Irish Mirror · May 4, 2022

Murderer Mark Whelan dead after falling ill in the showers of Mountjoy Prison

The Irish Prison Service immediately notified gardai though it is understood that no foul play is suspected.

Dublin Live · Mar 7, 2022

Double killer staging 'dirty protest' over treatment at Mountjoy Prison

Every other prison in Ireland has refused to take him and he has to stay where he is.

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Irish Mirror · Mar 7, 2022

Double killer Stephen Penrose staging 'dirty protest' over treatment at Mountjoy Prison

Normally when an inmate gets life they are moved out of Mountjoy to Wheatfield, the Midlands or Portlaoise. But every other prison in Ireland has refused to take him and he has to stay where he is.

Dublin Live · Mar 5, 2022

Dublin newsagent owner shares stories of locals 'from Mater to Mountjoy' including one-legged man who snuck out for cigarettes

The newsagents is on the same street as Mountjoy Prison and is directly across the road from the Mater Hospital

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