Mountjoy Prison Officers Advised to Review Security Ahead of Christmas After Threat Alert

Mountjoy Prison staff were warned of a credible threat targeting personnel just days before Christmas. According to the Irish Mirror, officers were briefed on Tuesday, December 23rd, and advised to review security measures to ensure both staff and inmate safety. The warning comes amid ongoing concerns about overcrowding, contraband smuggling, and threats to prison officers in Ireland’s largest correctional facility (Irish Mirror, 26 Dec).

Aaron Joyce, Newswire, LTT Media; Newsdesk; 26 December 2025