Limavady · Northern Ireland · Medium / low (men)

Magilligan Prison

Magilligan sits on the north coast at the mouth of Lough Foyle — the sentenced men’s prison Belfast families forget exists until someone transfers out of Maghaberry for long-term Northern Ireland time.

  • Men
  • Northern Ireland Prison Service

Coastal sentenced prison

Magilligan Prison on Point Road (BT49 0LR) holds men in medium and lower security under NIPS, often after remand at Maghaberry. The site includes open conditions areas within the wider Magilligan complex.

Enquiries

NIPS does not offer a public name lookup. Confirm Magilligan versus Maghaberry before booking hotels in Derry or Belfast.

Visits at Magilligan

Follow justice-ni.gov.uk Magilligan visitor guidance for booking and acceptable ID. Rural location means fewer public-transport options — check NIPS advice on visit days you can actually reach.

Point Road and the Foyle coast

Londonderry/Derry is the main city hub; Magilligan is a long coastal drive via Limavady. Belfast visitors should budget half a day travel each way.

Questions about Magilligan Prison

Is Magilligan the same as Maghaberry?
No. Maghaberry is near Lisburn (remand/high security). Magilligan is on the north coast for longer-term male prisoners.
Can I find Magilligan inmates online?
No public list exists. Contact NIPS through official channels.

Source

Confirm location, visits and hours on the official service. This site does not list who is in custody.

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