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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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Congratulations to the 19 officers who have successfully completed their training. They will now play their part in making our community safer. Welcome to the prison service family.
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They also had the opportunity to prepare and sample some traditional Asian meals. Special thanks to Senior Officers McElnea and Ross and their teams for organising the events. 2/2
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RT @PBNINews: Delighted to be attending #thepowertochange campaign developed by @PoliceServiceNI & @ExecOfficeNI @Justice_NI alongside our…
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Thank you to the many staff of the NI Prison Service who kept our prisons functioning throughout #stormEowyn. Yesterday highlighted their commitment to public service and to supporting people in our care.
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RT @Katr1naG: Great to be part of the 7th birthday celebrations for Lower Drummans Parkrun this morning and to see the dedication & brillia…
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Many thanks to everyone who came to support the 7th birthday of #LowerDrummans Parkrun at Magilligan, especially former rowing Champion Richard Archibald. Over 80 runners and volunteers took part with the winner clocking an impressive time of 19 mins 46.
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Director General Beverley Wall visited Magilligan on Christmas Day for the annual festive parkrun.
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Panto season came to Maghaberry with a production of ‘Cinderella’ by ‘Off the Cuff’ Prisoner Drama Group. A great performance by all and special thanks to Patricia Downey and @sitwtheatrecomp for helping to make it happen. Oh yes they did!!
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Many thanks to Derry & Raphoe Diocesan (@DerryAndRaphoe) Mother’s Union, who have kindly donated books to the prison library in Magilligan worth £400 as part of their outreach programme.
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RT @Justice_NI: Naomi Long @Justice_NI visited the Irish Football Association Foundation to meet those involved in delivering and participa…
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ABBEY Sure Start is a charity based in the Newtownabbey which provides support for families - the blankets will form part of their “warm packs” for families especially those including young children. Well done everyone. 2/2
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Congratulations to Maghaberry Senior Officer Aaron Stewart who has been awarded a commendation in this years @ButlerTrust Awards. He has been recognised for his contribution to prisoner safety & wellbeing in the Care and Supervision Unit. A great achievement. Well done.
Congratulations to all the outstanding #HiddenHeroes nominated for this year’s Butler Trust Awards. And special congratulations to our wonderful Award Winners and Commendees – we look forward to celebrating with you at the Award Ceremony in March!
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RT @niacro: Huge thanks to the Governers at Hydebank Wood @NIPrisons for their hospitality today as Niacro staff and our Family Forum gathe…
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Thanks to everyone who collected food and toys for this year’s Christmas Hope Appeal. Yesterday, staff from across the Service volunteered at @prisonfellowshp to pack food hampers and presents for families impacted by imprisonment. Well done everyone.
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A touch of Christmas from the Workshops at Maghaberry. Prisoners completing their City & Guilds qualifications in bricklaying, diversified their skills by building a Christmas tree! The trees were then decorated by those working in joinery and painting.
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They saw the work being carried out to support rehabilitation and learned of our joint work with the Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust. The trees will be planted in partnership with the Woodland Trust and local councils. 2/2
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They worked collaboratively to successfully complete the criminology and law module of the Inside Out Project. They will commence their next module in the New Year. Well done to everyone on their success. 2/2
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