Prisons in Ireland map & data
There are 11 prisons mapped in Ireland, spread over 4 counties. The most are in Leinster (7), Munster (2) and Ulster (1) - Leinster alone holds 64% of them. 100% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Loughan House Open Centre, Midlands Prison and Cork Prison.
Prisons by county
| County | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Leinster | 7 | 64% |
| Munster | 2 | 18% |
| Ulster | 1 | 9.1% |
| Connacht | 1 | 9.1% |
Notable prisons in Ireland
- Loughan House Open CentreBlacklion · Ulster · prison
- Midlands PrisonLeinster · prison
- Cork PrisonMunster · prison
- Castlerea PrisonConnacht · prison
- Mountjoy PrisonDublin · Leinster · prison
- Limerick PrisonMunster · prison
- Portlaoise PrisonLeinster · prison
- Arbour Hill PrisonLeinster · prison
- Mountjoy Female PrisonDublin · Leinster · prison
- Shelton AbbeyLeinster · prison
- Wheatfield and Cloverhill PrisonLeinster · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in Ireland?
This layer holds 11 prisons in Ireland, the most of them in Leinster. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each prison?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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