@NIPrisons

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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🎬 BUBBLE is an Official Selection at Belfast Film Festival 2026! It was filmed inside Maghaberry Prison, and will be shown in the Odeon, Belfast on Wed 4 Nov, 6pm. Good luck to Patricia Downey @sitwtheatrecomp and tbe team. #BFF2026 #NIFilm #ShortFilm
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Great conversations with young people at the School Summit NI. ​Massive interest at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in learning how the Prison Service challenges and supports people to change. ​ ​#SchoolSummit #EikonCentre
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As part of #OrganDonationAwareness Magilligan welcomed the @TransplantSportNI team, recently returned from the UK Transplant Games in Sheffield, to join the Lower Drummans #Parkrun. Great to be joined by runners from the Irish Probation Service and City Hospital too. Well done!
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Ian Pomeroy, a serving prison officer at HMP Exeter, is undertaking an incredible 300-mile coastal challenge in support of The Not Forgotten. This week, he visited Magilligan, where he met with veterans and shared his experiences of the challenge and the charity’s work. 1/2
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Staff then joined Ian for a leg of his journey, helping him cover part of the route and showing their support. His 45-day challenge is raising vital funds and awareness for veterans and serving military personnel facing injury, illness, or isolation. 2/2
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Sep 30
On Hidden Heroes Day, Justice Minister @naomi_long has expressed gratitude to all those who work across our @NIPrisons, @Y_J_Agency and @PBNINews.
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On #HiddenHeroesDay 2026, we celebrate the dedicated officers and staff across the Northern Ireland Prison Service. ​Working behind closed doors every day, your professionalism, resilience, and commitment to rehabilitation help keep our communities safe. Thank you!
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We're recruiting Senior Psychologists and a Principal Psychologist to help reduce reoffending, support rehabilitation, and contribute to building a safer community. For more information please visit NICSRecruitment.co.uk
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Maghaberry has completed the first Healthy Dads Healthy Kids programme in @NIPrisons. Delivered by our Physical Education Instructors, the programme helps fathers in custody strengthen bonds with their children through play, physical activity and positive parenting. 1/2
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Over 8 weeks, dads and kids came together to play sports, learn about nutrition and share family meals in a supportive setting. Strong family connections support rehabilitation and contribute to safer communities. 2/2 #Rehabilitation #SaferCommunities #HDHK
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"Giving something back" was the motivation behind a recent charity football match involving staff and prisoners, which raised £900 for @AutismNI. The donation was presented to Autism NI, who expressed there appreciation for the work to raise the funds. 1/2
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The initiative highlights the positive contribution prisoners can make to the wider community, while supporting rehabilitation, education and stronger relationships through purposeful activity. 2/2 #AutismNI #RehabilitationWorks #PositiveOutcomes
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Addressing health & addiction issues is a critical part of reducing harm and supporting rehabilitation. Speaking at the Counselling in Prisons Network in Belfast, Governor Amanda McIlwaine highlighted the work at Maghaberry to support prisoners & maintain a safe environment.
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Throughout the school holidays, our prisons are running all-day breakfast clubs for children who are visiting people in prison. Thanks to @niacro and our staff for facilitating this important initiative.
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Jul 7
Justice Minister @naomi_long officially opened the new @NIPrisons Committal Reception at Hydebank Wood Secure College. The modern, fit-for-purpose facility will ensure the safety of those entering custody - and indeed that of others.
Picture of the new Committal Reception at Hydebank Wood Secure college.

ALT Picture of the new Committal Reception at Hydebank Wood Secure college.

Picture of Hydebank Wood Secure College new committal facilities.

ALT Picture of Hydebank Wood Secure College new committal facilities.

Minister Long pictured (C) with NIPS Governors (L-R)Dave Kennedy, Richard Taylor and NIPS Director General Beverley Wall.

ALT Minister Long pictured (C) with NIPS Governors (L-R)Dave Kennedy, Richard Taylor and NIPS Director General Beverley Wall.

Minister Long pictured (C) with NIPS Governors (L-R)Dave Kennedy, Richard Taylor and NIPS Director General Beverley Wall and NIPS staff.

ALT Minister Long pictured (C) with NIPS Governors (L-R)Dave Kennedy, Richard Taylor and NIPS Director General Beverley Wall and NIPS staff.

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NI Prison Service retweeted
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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/consultati…
Reducing crime in Northern Ireland - Call for views

ALT Reducing crime in Northern Ireland - Call for views

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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/premi…
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).

ALT 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.

ALT 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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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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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…
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.

ALT 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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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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