About Midlands Prison
The Midlands Prison holds sentenced men from across Ireland in closed conditions. Portlaoise town also hosts other IPS sites — read the full establishment name.
Locating someone
National transfers are common. IPS or legal counsel confirms whether the person is Midlands versus Portlaoise Maximum Security (a different conversation).
Visits
Follow irishprisons.ie Midlands visitor guidance. Long-distance families should book accommodation in Portlaoise only after IPS confirms an approved visit slot.
Travel to Portlaoise
Portlaoise station on the Dublin–Cork line; Dublin Heuston is roughly an hour by train. Driving uses M7.
Questions about Midlands Prison
- Is Midlands the same as Portlaoise maximum security?
- They are distinct IPS establishments in the Portlaoise area. Match the name on official mail.
- Can I look up Midlands prisoners online?
- No public IPS roster exists.