Portlaoise Prison, Maximum security prison in Port Laoise, Ireland
The prison facility maintains strict security protocols, including armed guards, surveillance systems, and a controlled air exclusion zone above the complex.
Established in 1830 as Maryborough Gaol, the institution stands as one of the oldest operational correctional facilities within the Irish prison system.
Portlaoise Prison maintains specific protocols for inmate visits, allowing up to six nominated visitors per prisoner who can schedule 30-minute weekly meetings.
Visitors must contact the facility at least 48 hours before their intended visit and receive confirmation through email before arriving at the prison.
From 1973 to 2024, the Irish Army maintained continuous patrols around the facility, demonstrating its status as a high-security installation.
Location: Port Laoise
Inception: 1830
Official opening: 1830
GPS coordinates: 53.03800,-7.28700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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