Podcasts about Mountjoy Prison

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The governor of Mountjoy prison says he is grappling with an “overcrowding crisis.” We find out how the congestion issue is affecting Mountjoy, but other prisons in the country. We discuss this with Cormac O'Keeffe, Security Correspondent with the Irish Examiner.

Brian O'Connell, RTÉ Reporter

Our guest this week is a very special one. Pat Kavanagh was the Chief Officer of Mountjoy prison for decades - and played a big part in Willa's life. In this episode, they talk about his life working in the prison, the funny, the sadness and the madness that came with it. There are some parts of this episode that some people might find upsetting - we would also advise not to listen to it with the kiddos in the car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bishop has claimed that the freedom of religious expression for prisoners in Mountjoy Prison has been 'suppressed' after a decision to temporarily close its 150-year-old chapel. Bishop Martin Hayes of Kilmore, who's also the liaison bishop to the Irish Prison Service, has said the closure is 'devastating' for prisoners.

The chapel in Mountjoy Prison has been closed by the prison to be used for other purposes due to overcrowding.The chapel is being repurposed into a video room - so that prisoners can appear remotely for court hearings. There's also talk it could be used for videoing family members.The closure of the Catholic chapel was done without any consultation with the prison chaplaincy, and temporarily ends the saying of mass for any prisoners who wish to avail of it.So, is it right to take away a spiritual resource like this?Andrea is joined by Saoirse Brady Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, Niall Spelman, former Assistant Prison Governor of Wheatfield Prison, Michele Kerrigan, Executive Director, Care After Prison and former prisoners to discuss.

ALARM, ALAAARM! Macht die Schotten dicht, verbarrikadiert die Tore, packt die Hüpfburgen wieder ein - unsere Insassen hauen ab!! Oder... ist es doch nur der Verteidigungsminister!? Hmm, alle mal kurz stehenbleiben, bitte! Wir hören fix gemeinsam in die Folge zum Mountjoy Gefängnisausbruch rein und bewerten die Situation dann im Anschluss. Viel Spaß!

In this powerful episode of *The Long Way Back* podcast, we sit down with Ger Redmond, an Irish professional triathlete with an extraordinary life story. From chasing a dream of becoming a professional footballer to enduring a two-year term in Mountjoy Prison, Ger's journey is filled with incredible highs and crushing lows.After his prison sentence, Ger turned his life around through triathlon and has become a multiple IRONMAN finisher. Now, he's dedicated to inspiring young people, leading initiatives like the Coolock Running Club, Another Way 5k, and coaching in the Oberstown Detention Centre for young offenders. Ger's mantra is to transform negativity into positivity through the power of sport.Join us at the Crumlin Recovery Centre for an inspiring conversation where Ger shares his mission to motivate the next generation and how he continues to overcome life's challenges. Don't miss this insightful episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode of The Long Way Back, we are honored to be joined by Eddie Mullins, the newly appointed CEO of Merchants Quay Addiction Services in Ireland. Eddie brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the Irish Prison Service and is now at the forefront of addiction recovery, taking on this vital role to address Ireland's growing addiction crisis.Eddie shares his personal journey, growing up in inner-city Dublin and rising to leadership as Governor of five of Ireland's prisons, including Mountjoy and Portlaoise. He reflects on his time working within the prison system, where he spearheaded innovative programs like the first social enterprise in Loughan House and the groundbreaking Parkrun at Mountjoy Prison.We delve into important issues facing Ireland today, such as the development of new detox centers like Frances Farm, the opening of a new injection clinic, and Eddie's advocacy for increased aftercare and recovery services. He passionately discusses the critical need for more recovery beds and support systems for those overcoming addiction.Now leading Merchants Quay, Eddie is focused on bringing his expertise to addiction services, ensuring people have access to the care and rehabilitation they deserve. We also explore his vision for education and apprenticeship programs within prisons and their role in reducing recidivism.Join us for an inspiring conversation with Eddie Mullins as he shares his vision for a better future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor, Irish Independent

On this morning's show... Cantwell Street in Clonmel is not broken, don't destroy our street, that's the message to the local authority. Should the Church be listened to about assisted dying? The conversation continues.... An act of kindness over the weekend warmed the heart of a listener.... The remains of Harry Gleeson have been identified in Mountjoy Prison.... Our Interior designer, Karen Prendergast, will be in studio Our Psychotherapist Susan will be here to help us understand our own behaviors And our Agony Aunt, Dear Phil, in studio.

50 years ago, Mountjoy Prison played host to one of the most dramatic escapes in history. It was a Halloween horror show for the onlooking guards as prominent Provisional IRA figures took to the sky. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Liam Collins. Indo Daily: Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code INDO and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a €500 OneforAll voucher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest this week is award-winning crime journalist Nicola Tallant. This episode is slightly different to our others, but it's incredibly important. The lads chat to Nicola about her career as a crime journalist, reporting on the drug cartels in Ireland and the damage cocaine has done to the country. We also hear Willa's story when it comes to addiction and how he found help in Mountjoy Prison. If you are affected by the issues discussed in this podcast, contact the Samaritans or visit their website. https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are early interventions the key to saving children from being recruited by drug gangs? We speak to experts in the area. Joining Pat this morning was Nicola Tallant Investigations Editor for The Sunday World, Trina O'Connor Criminologist, John Lonergan Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison.

Michael Ring, Fine Gael TD for Mayo & John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy Prison

An excavation is to take place at Mountjoy Prison to exhume the bodies of 29 bodies. The 28 men and one woman were all executed for murder between 1923 and 1954. But what were their stories? Why are they being exhumed now and what will happen to their remains? Tim Carey, historian and author of “Hanged For Murder: Irish State Executions”, joined Sean on the show today...

An excavation is to take place at Mountjoy Prison to exhume the bodies of 29 bodies. The 28 men and one woman were all executed for murder between 1923 and 1954. But what were their stories? Why are they being exhumed now and what will happen to their remains? Tim Carey, historian and author of “Hanged For Murder: Irish State Executions”, joined Sean on the show today...

In this episode, we cover the many title fights of Jim's professional career. From winning 4 Irish professional titles at 4 different weights, challenging for the WBU world title in a great fight against Takaloo in Belfast to winning the IBC version of the world title that was once held by the great, Sugar Ray Leonard. Jim also talks about helping Hollywood superstar, Matthew McConaughey prepare for a film role which included sparring him in Mountjoy Prison in front of the inmates. We also talk about how life is now without boxing and how the family name is being carried on by his daughter, Kaci's extremely successful amateur career.

Mountjoy Prison is set to be dug up in the coming weeks after a team of archaeologists was enlisted to help find the remains of prisoners executed in the jail as far back as 1870. A key focus for the work is to find and identify the remains of Tipp man Henry (Harry) Gleeson, who became the first man in the history of the State to be given a posthumous pardon when President Michael D Higgins signed the order exonerating him in 2015. Mr Gleeson was hanged on April 23, 1941, after his conviction of the murder of Mary McCarthy. Author of the Framing of Harry Gleeson Kieran Fagan spoke to Ali.

On Friday, Josef Puska was was sentenced to life in prison today by Mr Justice Tony Hunt. While sentencing Puska, Justice Hunt said that if he had the authority he would have considered a whole life sentence. Should Ireland introduce whole life sentencing? Kieran was joined by Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, John Lonergan and former Senator, Marie Louise O'Donnell to discuss...

This week Sarah and Trina chat to John Lonergan or "The man who ran Mountjoy". John joined the prison service in 1968 and served as governor in the JOY or Mountjoy Prison on Dublin's Northside for 26 years, retiring in 2010. He has always argued that there is a direct link between crime and social-economic deprivation and is a believes that the only real long-term solution to poverty is education. He's never been afraid to speak out against the establishment and is an advocate of the Irish Penal Reform Trust maintaining its imperative that the public should be informed about what's going on with our prison system. In this episode John talks about his life, his work within the prison system and what he's doing now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 years ago this week, Mountjoy Prison played host to one of the most dramatic escapes in history. It was a Halloween horror show for the onlooking guards as prominent Provisional IRA figures took to the sky. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Liam Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 years ago this week, Mountjoy Prison played host to one of the most dramatic escapes in history. It was a Halloween horror show for the onlooking guards as prominent Provisional IRA figures took to the sky. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Liam Collins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outgoing Governor of Mountjoy Prison, Eddie Mullins, on his 32 year prison career as well as his new job chairing a group tasked with making Dublin's inner city safer.

Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, Eddie Mullins joined us as he moves into a new role where he'll be tackling the issues around the inner city. We chat about the solutions to those issues, including preventative measures and more balanced reporting in the media and online. We also hear about how Dublin, and Mountjoy, has changed over the past 30 years as well as what has stayed the same.

A Young Fine Gael justice document is calling on Government to introduce tougher sentencing for criminal offenders. The document titled ‘Building a Just Republic' is calling for life sentences to mean life in prison. Andrea was joined by Eli Byrne, member of Young Fine Gael, John Lonergan, former Govenor of Mountjoy Prison, victim's advocate Ruth Maxwell and other listener to discuss...

More stories from the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin and from Mountjoy Prison.

Prisoners have been transferred to the new Limerick Women Prison during the week. One of the main priorities for the Irish Prison Service in its state-of-the-art new jail is ‘to create a safe place' for the traumatised women. The prison includes a gym, a salon and ensuite rooms and it has met some criticism online with people comparing the prison facilities as being like a hotel. Andrea was joined by John Lonergan, Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison and other listeners to discuss…

Talking Prisoner EP 54 Interview with Governor Eddie Mullins Mountjoy Prison Welcome to Episode 54 of Talking Prisoner where our host, Matt Batten, has an enlightening conversation with Governor Eddie Mullins of Mountjoy Prison in Ireland.In this episode, Eddie shares his life's journey that led him to the prison service in 1991 and his eventual ascension to the role of governor. Our conversation delves into various aspects of prison life, including the rehabilitation process, the prevalence of weapons, and the day-to-day lives of inmates.We also explore the realities of serving as a governor, how Eddie manages to distance himself from the inmates' crimes, and the struggles ex-inmates face in finding employment due to Ireland's spent convictions scheme. Governor Mullins sheds light on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prison life, the role of education and health in prisons, and the quality of prison food. We also discuss the intricate dynamics of the court system, sentencing procedures, and the oftentimes complicated relationship between politicians and the prison system. Additionally, Eddie shares the uplifting story of Mountjoy's prison choir and teases some exclusive news about the next chapter of his career.Join us for this compelling conversation and don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more deep dives into the world of True Crime #mountjoy #truecrime #prison #eddiemullins #ireland

Meeting people up before criminal courts in Dublin and also at Mountjoy Prison.

Philly McMahon and Rory O'Connor credit Gaelic Football for keeping them on the straight and narrow so they've taken to Dublin's Mountjoy Prison, to play ball and show that not everyone in there is a "bad egg".

We hear about the unique power of sport in Mountjoy prison, in the new documentary ‘'Gaelic in the Joy'' Gaelic in the Joy follows Dublin GAA star Philly McMahon and comedian Rory O'Connor aka Rory's Stories as they run a unique educational and sports programme in Mountjoy Prison. Philly and Rory joined Pat on the show this morning.

Episode 2: As Christy faces his first long stint behind bars, a chance encounter inside the halls of Mountjoy Prison forges a relationship that will change Irish gangland forever. Upon his release in the early 90's, Christy makes a decision to leave Ireland for good. While in the UK, Holland and Belgium, we see how the Dapper Don hones his craft, and expands his fledgling cartel's criminal offering. The Kinahans is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series was written and produced by UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the week Gerry ‘The Monk' Hutch escaped a conviction for the murder of David Byrne, Katie Hannon speaks to the man responsible for running Ireland's most notorious prison. Eddie Mullins is the Governor of Mountjoy Prison and he tells us about organised crime and addiction within the prison service.

Moira Hannon reports from the Training Unit at Mountjoy Prison where older inmates are being prepared for life outside the prison.

Brian O'Connell, RTE Reporter

My guests this month are the incorrigible and irredeemable Emily 7.  We start the episode desperately trying to piece together how we first me which proved impossible. The details of our adventures are foggier than a winters morning by a lake (and all the better for it) so we moved on to the segments once we'd agreed on a chronology of events. After debating the correct pronunciation of street names, we move on to Sonic Seconds and tickle our brains with moments from Gilla Band, Led Zeppelin and Labi Siffre (who we find out was the original Slim Shady).  From there we hear about a potentially lethal run in with sodium hydroxide at my place of work, and a potentially lethal gig for Emily 7 in Mountjoy Prison before Have I Got Tunes For You gives us the chance to shine with recommendations ranging from Guthrie Govan to Curly Bliss to Julee Cruise to Diiv.  Rounding out the evening, Scott wows us with his Clinton impression and then him and Dan disappoints us with their predilection for and proficiency with prank phone calls. 

Mr Justice Brian O'Moore ordered the release of Enoch Burke from Mountjoy Prison last night, where he has spent the last 108 days for contempt of court. The High Court Judge made the ruling saying he was ‘exploiting his imprisonment for his own ends'. Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Independent gave us more details on this.

Mr Justice Brian O'Moore ordered the release of Enoch Burke from Mountjoy Prison last night, where he has spent the last 108 days for contempt of court. The High Court Judge made the ruling saying he was ‘exploiting his imprisonment for his own ends'. Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Independent gave us more details on this.

In this episode, I'm joined by Philly McMahon. Philly is a GAA icon, winning 8 All-Ireland medals for the Dublin football team and numerous other accolades for Dublin and Ballymun Kickhams. Philly talks to me about his upbringing and how Ballymun shaped him, his tremendous works off the pitch such as campaigning for the decriminalisation of drugs and helping the prisoners in Mountjoy Prison rehabilitate, his predictions for the World Cup Final and much more! Thanks for coming on Philly! It's been an absolute honour having you take time out of yer busy schedule to sit down and have a chat with me, and we'll defo do a Part 2 somewhere down the line!

Outside Mountjoy Prison Dublin where people are visiting coming up to Christmas. Also at the criminal courts where people are appearing.

Frisbee is a game that many of us would only play on the beach on holiday but it is an actual sport. Some of Ireland's best frisbee players have helped set up a frisbee club in Mountjoy Prison. Henry McKean went behind bars to find out more.

Frisbee is a game that many of us would only play on the beach on holiday but it is an actual sport. Some of Ireland's best frisbee players have helped set up a frisbee club in Mountjoy Prison. Henry McKean went behind bars to find out more.

John Lonergan is the former Governor of Mountjoy Prison and worked in the Irish prison service for 42 years before his retirement in 2010. This podcast discusses crime, social and economic deprivation, addiction, education (or lack thereof), those impressionable teenage years and how just one bad decision can mean a prison sentence. Is our current prison system fit-for purpose and is punishment the answer? The Laura Dowling experience is sponsored by EMSCULPT NEO by BTL Aesthetics: Would you like to burn 30% fat and build 25% muscle? Check out FDA approved EMSCULPT NEO by BTL. Visit https://btlaesthetics.com/ for moreinformation. The Laura Dowling experience is also brought to you by fabuwellness - nutritional supplements that merge the power of nature with the precision of science. Formulated and developed by Laura Dowling, Fabulous Pharmacist. Visit https://fabuwellness.com/ for more information.

Mary Carolan, Legal Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times, reports on teacher Enoch Burke seeking an injunction aimed at being freed from Mountjoy Prison.

An Irish teacher has been jailed for refusing to call a boy a girl, Queen Elizabeth II has died, and jail time is being threatened in Europe for turning the heat up too high this winter. … and more on today’s CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. My name is Toby Sumpter and today is Friday, September 9, 2022. https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/teacher-enoch-burke-jailed-over-trans-pronouns-flap/ A teacher in Ireland has been suspended from work and then jailed for contempt of court after he refused to use the correct pronouns to address a transgender student. Enoch Burke was arrested on Monday for violating a court order barring him from teaching at Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath, or even being present there, the news site RTE.ie reported. Judge Michael Quinn found Burke guilty of violating an order made by the High Court last week and sent him to Mountjoy Prison, where he will remain until either he purges his contempt or the court gives further orders. The teacher remained defiant in the face of jail time, telling the judge that “it is insanity” that he would be led out of the courtroom and taken to prison for refusing to give up his Christian beliefs. “I love my school, with its motto Res Non Verba, ‘Actions not words,’ but I am here today because I said I would not call a boy a girl,” Burke told the court. The scandal surrounding Burke began unfolding after the educator, who teaches history, politics and German at the school in Multyfarnham, County Westmeath, refused to address a transitioning student as “they” instead of “he.” Burke’s stance prompted school officials to place him on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a disciplinary process. But the teacher refused to stay away from campus, despite an injunction that was issued barring him from going to the school, or attempting to teach. On Friday, the judge issued an order to arrest Burke after he was found sitting in an empty classroom at the school. Burke was taken into custody at the school on Monday and taken directly to court, where he told the judge he could not comply with the injunction because it would violate his conscience. “I am a teacher and I don’t want to go to prison,” Burke told the court. “I want to be in my classroom today, that’s where I was this morning when I was arrested.” He added: “Transgenderism is against my Christian belief. It is contrary to the scriptures, contrary to the ethos of the Church of Ireland and of my school.” FLF Conference Plug Do you like Jesus & beer? Then you and your family need to come to the Fight Laugh Feast Conference in Knoxville Tennessee, on October 6-8. The topic of this conference is Lies, Propaganda, storytelling, and the serrated edge. Satan is the father of lies, and the mother of those lies is a government that has rejected God. Christians haven’t been reading their Bibles, so we as a society are more susceptible than ever to satan and his lies. So join us, October 6-8, as we fight, laugh, and feast, with beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, including Pastor Doug Wilson, George Gilder, and Pastor Toby Sumpter, and more… AND, stuff for the kids too, like jumpy castles, and accidental infant baptisms! Sign up to attend with you and yours, or become a vendor at fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61585886 Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a "moment of great sadness" for him and his family and that her loss would be "deeply felt" around the world. He said: "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. "I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world." During the coming period of mourning, he said he and his family would be "comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held". The King and his wife, Camilla, now Queen Consort, will return to London on Friday, Buckingham Palace said. Senior royals had gathered at Balmoral after the Queen's doctors became concerned about her health earlier in the day. All the Queen's children travelled to Balmoral, near Aberdeen, after doctors placed the Queen under medical supervision. Her grandson and now heir to the throne, Prince William, and his brother, Prince Harry, also gathered there. Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was appointed by the Queen on Tuesday, said the monarch was the rock on which modern Britain was built, who had "provided us with the stability and strength that we needed". Speaking about the new King, she said: "We offer him our loyalty and devotion, just as his mother devoted so much, to so many, for so long. "And with the passing of the second Elizabethan age, we usher in a new era in the magnificent history of our great country, exactly as Her Majesty would have wished, by saying the words 'God save the King'." https://twitter.com/realchrisrufo/status/1567928907411910656?s=20&t=jRqdyIeyvfjUj4nDBZFGsg Meanwhile, earlier this morning Uju Anya, Critical Race Theorist at Carnegie Mellon University tweeted: “I heard the chief monarch of a thieving raping genocidl empire is finally dying. May her pain be excruciating.” Twitter did delete the Tweet as violating its rules, but i a follow up tweet she wrote: “If anyone expects me to express anything but disdain for the monarch who supervised a government that sponsored the genocide that massacred and displaced half my family and the consequences of which those alive today are still trying to overcome, you can keep wishing upon a star.” Another tweet insists that Queen Elizabeth was not a remnant of colonial times but an active participant in colonialism, “she actively tried to stop independence movements & she tried to keep newly independent colonies form leaving the commonwealth. The evil she did was enough” and a video is linked to an elderly Kenyan woman who says she was tortured with axes during Kenya’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. The woman in the video demands that Elizabeth pay her back for what was done to to her. Uju Anya writes so-called “anti-racist” curriculum for public schools as well as Diversity Equity and Inclusion training materials. I’m sure it’s doing a lot of good. Not really. The simple point I want to make here is that this is a great example of how CRT is not helping anyone at all. Let’s grant the possibility that the history is being presented accurately here. I suspect that there might be more to it than is being presented, but let’s just grant it for the sake of the argument. You cannot build families, cultures, or nations on this kind of exacting demand for justice. You cannot get it. It’s not possible. And it’s not possible for two reasons at least: first, you can’t quantify the damage and harm and hurt. Can you put that woman’s tears in a bottle and measure them out? When would it be enough? It would never be enough. And second, what standard would you use to measure anyway? By what standard? If you appeal to Darwin, you just threw away your standard. If you appeal to Marx, then you are only appealing to a momentary revolution and you’re condemned to eternal feuding, since once the oppressed class gets put in charge they will no doubt oppress the previously ruling class, and we will just play see-saw with revenge. The only way out of this is the blood of Jesus. The only way out of this tailspin of feuding bitterness and rage and spite and hate is through forgiveness in the blood of Christ. This is true for England, America, and Kenya, and all the nations of the earth. There will be blood. The only question is whose blood and will it be efficacious blood. The blood of Jesus is efficacious. It actually takes away sin and guilt. It actually allows you to lay down your arms, lay down your vengeance, and forgive. May Uju Anja, the people of Kenya, and all people find peace in the Cross of Christ. As the Queen herself once said, “History teaches us we… need saving from ourselves, from our recklessness or our greed. 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The cost of natural gas in Europe has increased more than tenfoldamid the fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while Russia severed natural gas shipments through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline last week. According to a report from Swiss news outlet Blick, the nation’s Federal Law on National Economic Supply permits authorities to fine and imprison residents who consume too much gas if energy rationing becomes necessary. Those who fail to comply with the temperature mandates could receive sanctions between 30 and 3,000 Swiss francs, the equivalent of $31 and $3,090, Federal Department of Finance spokesman Markus Spörndli told the outlet. Those found intentionally violating the statute would receive up to three years in prison, and those found with negligent violations could be forced to pay 180 days’ worth of fines. Beyond the temperature controls, residents will be unable to heat swimming pools, saunas, radiant heaters, or warm air tents, while hot water will not be allowed to reach temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius, or 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The member states of the Swiss Confederacy have until September 22 to voice concerns over the law. In the United States, a heatwave that has threatened power supplies in California led utility company Xcel Energy to lock the thermostats of 22,000 people in Colorado at 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the interest of protecting grid capacity. The residents had previously opted into an incentive program that let the firm “ease the strain on the electrical grid” during the “hottest summer days.” The European Union has adopted the official policy of becoming “a climate-neutral society” by 2050 in accordance with the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement. Citing the failure of hydropower facilities amid drought conditions, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen likewise proposed a “mandatory target” for reducing usage in the European Union, of which Switzerland is not a member. “If you look at the costs of electricity, there are peak demands. And this is what is expensive, because, in these peak demands, the expensive gas comes into the market,” she commented on Wednesday. “So what we have to do is to flatten the curve and avoid the peak demands. We will propose a mandatory target for reducing electricity use at peak hours.” Flatten the curve. Where have we heard that language before? Christ Church Events Coordinator Looking to move to Moscow? Christ Church is hiring a full-time events coordinator to plan and manage all events for our various ministries. Coordinators have to understand what it takes to make sure the logistics work out for our growing ministries, keep everything within the allocated budget and ensure that the event itself is carried out smoothly. For more information, Please contact Carson Sensing at csensing@christkirk.com if you are interested in applying Psalm of the Day: I Know that My Redeemer Lives https://fb.watch/fq5H_YdWPe/ 0:00-1:00 Amen! This is Toby Sumpter with CrossPolitic News. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. We are now doing a daily show, with daily backstage content for Fight Laugh Feast Club Member. Join today and get access as well as a $100 discount at the Fight Laugh Feast conference in Knoxville, TN Oct. 6-8, and have a great day.

An Irish teacher has been jailed for refusing to call a boy a girl, Queen Elizabeth II has died, and jail time is being threatened in Europe for turning the heat up too high this winter. … and more on today’s CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. My name is Toby Sumpter and today is Friday, September 9, 2022. https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/teacher-enoch-burke-jailed-over-trans-pronouns-flap/ A teacher in Ireland has been suspended from work and then jailed for contempt of court after he refused to use the correct pronouns to address a transgender student. Enoch Burke was arrested on Monday for violating a court order barring him from teaching at Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath, or even being present there, the news site RTE.ie reported. Judge Michael Quinn found Burke guilty of violating an order made by the High Court last week and sent him to Mountjoy Prison, where he will remain until either he purges his contempt or the court gives further orders. The teacher remained defiant in the face of jail time, telling the judge that “it is insanity” that he would be led out of the courtroom and taken to prison for refusing to give up his Christian beliefs. “I love my school, with its motto Res Non Verba, ‘Actions not words,’ but I am here today because I said I would not call a boy a girl,” Burke told the court. The scandal surrounding Burke began unfolding after the educator, who teaches history, politics and German at the school in Multyfarnham, County Westmeath, refused to address a transitioning student as “they” instead of “he.” Burke’s stance prompted school officials to place him on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a disciplinary process. But the teacher refused to stay away from campus, despite an injunction that was issued barring him from going to the school, or attempting to teach. On Friday, the judge issued an order to arrest Burke after he was found sitting in an empty classroom at the school. Burke was taken into custody at the school on Monday and taken directly to court, where he told the judge he could not comply with the injunction because it would violate his conscience. “I am a teacher and I don’t want to go to prison,” Burke told the court. “I want to be in my classroom today, that’s where I was this morning when I was arrested.” He added: “Transgenderism is against my Christian belief. It is contrary to the scriptures, contrary to the ethos of the Church of Ireland and of my school.” FLF Conference Plug Do you like Jesus & beer? Then you and your family need to come to the Fight Laugh Feast Conference in Knoxville Tennessee, on October 6-8. The topic of this conference is Lies, Propaganda, storytelling, and the serrated edge. Satan is the father of lies, and the mother of those lies is a government that has rejected God. Christians haven’t been reading their Bibles, so we as a society are more susceptible than ever to satan and his lies. So join us, October 6-8, as we fight, laugh, and feast, with beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, including Pastor Doug Wilson, George Gilder, and Pastor Toby Sumpter, and more… AND, stuff for the kids too, like jumpy castles, and accidental infant baptisms! Sign up to attend with you and yours, or become a vendor at fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61585886 Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a "moment of great sadness" for him and his family and that her loss would be "deeply felt" around the world. He said: "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. "I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world." During the coming period of mourning, he said he and his family would be "comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held". The King and his wife, Camilla, now Queen Consort, will return to London on Friday, Buckingham Palace said. Senior royals had gathered at Balmoral after the Queen's doctors became concerned about her health earlier in the day. All the Queen's children travelled to Balmoral, near Aberdeen, after doctors placed the Queen under medical supervision. Her grandson and now heir to the throne, Prince William, and his brother, Prince Harry, also gathered there. Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was appointed by the Queen on Tuesday, said the monarch was the rock on which modern Britain was built, who had "provided us with the stability and strength that we needed". Speaking about the new King, she said: "We offer him our loyalty and devotion, just as his mother devoted so much, to so many, for so long. "And with the passing of the second Elizabethan age, we usher in a new era in the magnificent history of our great country, exactly as Her Majesty would have wished, by saying the words 'God save the King'." https://twitter.com/realchrisrufo/status/1567928907411910656?s=20&t=jRqdyIeyvfjUj4nDBZFGsg Meanwhile, earlier this morning Uju Anya, Critical Race Theorist at Carnegie Mellon University tweeted: “I heard the chief monarch of a thieving raping genocidl empire is finally dying. May her pain be excruciating.” Twitter did delete the Tweet as violating its rules, but i a follow up tweet she wrote: “If anyone expects me to express anything but disdain for the monarch who supervised a government that sponsored the genocide that massacred and displaced half my family and the consequences of which those alive today are still trying to overcome, you can keep wishing upon a star.” Another tweet insists that Queen Elizabeth was not a remnant of colonial times but an active participant in colonialism, “she actively tried to stop independence movements & she tried to keep newly independent colonies form leaving the commonwealth. The evil she did was enough” and a video is linked to an elderly Kenyan woman who says she was tortured with axes during Kenya’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. The woman in the video demands that Elizabeth pay her back for what was done to to her. Uju Anya writes so-called “anti-racist” curriculum for public schools as well as Diversity Equity and Inclusion training materials. I’m sure it’s doing a lot of good. Not really. The simple point I want to make here is that this is a great example of how CRT is not helping anyone at all. Let’s grant the possibility that the history is being presented accurately here. I suspect that there might be more to it than is being presented, but let’s just grant it for the sake of the argument. You cannot build families, cultures, or nations on this kind of exacting demand for justice. You cannot get it. It’s not possible. And it’s not possible for two reasons at least: first, you can’t quantify the damage and harm and hurt. Can you put that woman’s tears in a bottle and measure them out? When would it be enough? It would never be enough. And second, what standard would you use to measure anyway? By what standard? If you appeal to Darwin, you just threw away your standard. If you appeal to Marx, then you are only appealing to a momentary revolution and you’re condemned to eternal feuding, since once the oppressed class gets put in charge they will no doubt oppress the previously ruling class, and we will just play see-saw with revenge. The only way out of this is the blood of Jesus. The only way out of this tailspin of feuding bitterness and rage and spite and hate is through forgiveness in the blood of Christ. This is true for England, America, and Kenya, and all the nations of the earth. There will be blood. The only question is whose blood and will it be efficacious blood. The blood of Jesus is efficacious. It actually takes away sin and guilt. It actually allows you to lay down your arms, lay down your vengeance, and forgive. May Uju Anja, the people of Kenya, and all people find peace in the Cross of Christ. As the Queen herself once said, “History teaches us we… need saving from ourselves, from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world… neither a philosopher or a general… but a Saviour with the power to forgive.” Classical Conversations Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. They provide a classical Christ-centered curriculum, local like-minded communities across the United States and in several countries, and they train parents who are striving to be great classical educators in the home. For more information and to get connected, please visit their website at ClassicalConversations.com. Again that’s ClassicalConversations.com. https://www.dailywire.com/news/switzerland-may-jail-people-who-turn-heat-above-66-degrees-this-winter/ Citizens of Switzerland who dare to turn their thermostats above a balmy 19 degrees Celsius — 66 degrees Fahrenheit — over the winter may instead find themselves shivering in a prison cell. The cost of natural gas in Europe has increased more than tenfoldamid the fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while Russia severed natural gas shipments through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline last week. According to a report from Swiss news outlet Blick, the nation’s Federal Law on National Economic Supply permits authorities to fine and imprison residents who consume too much gas if energy rationing becomes necessary. Those who fail to comply with the temperature mandates could receive sanctions between 30 and 3,000 Swiss francs, the equivalent of $31 and $3,090, Federal Department of Finance spokesman Markus Spörndli told the outlet. Those found intentionally violating the statute would receive up to three years in prison, and those found with negligent violations could be forced to pay 180 days’ worth of fines. Beyond the temperature controls, residents will be unable to heat swimming pools, saunas, radiant heaters, or warm air tents, while hot water will not be allowed to reach temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius, or 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The member states of the Swiss Confederacy have until September 22 to voice concerns over the law. In the United States, a heatwave that has threatened power supplies in California led utility company Xcel Energy to lock the thermostats of 22,000 people in Colorado at 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the interest of protecting grid capacity. The residents had previously opted into an incentive program that let the firm “ease the strain on the electrical grid” during the “hottest summer days.” The European Union has adopted the official policy of becoming “a climate-neutral society” by 2050 in accordance with the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement. Citing the failure of hydropower facilities amid drought conditions, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen likewise proposed a “mandatory target” for reducing usage in the European Union, of which Switzerland is not a member. “If you look at the costs of electricity, there are peak demands. And this is what is expensive, because, in these peak demands, the expensive gas comes into the market,” she commented on Wednesday. “So what we have to do is to flatten the curve and avoid the peak demands. We will propose a mandatory target for reducing electricity use at peak hours.” Flatten the curve. Where have we heard that language before? Christ Church Events Coordinator Looking to move to Moscow? Christ Church is hiring a full-time events coordinator to plan and manage all events for our various ministries. Coordinators have to understand what it takes to make sure the logistics work out for our growing ministries, keep everything within the allocated budget and ensure that the event itself is carried out smoothly. For more information, Please contact Carson Sensing at csensing@christkirk.com if you are interested in applying Psalm of the Day: I Know that My Redeemer Lives https://fb.watch/fq5H_YdWPe/ 0:00-1:00 Amen! This is Toby Sumpter with CrossPolitic News. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. We are now doing a daily show, with daily backstage content for Fight Laugh Feast Club Member. Join today and get access as well as a $100 discount at the Fight Laugh Feast conference in Knoxville, TN Oct. 6-8, and have a great day.

An Irish teacher has been jailed for refusing to call a boy a girl, Queen Elizabeth II has died, and jail time is being threatened in Europe for turning the heat up too high this winter. … and more on today’s CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. My name is Toby Sumpter and today is Friday, September 9, 2022. https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/teacher-enoch-burke-jailed-over-trans-pronouns-flap/ A teacher in Ireland has been suspended from work and then jailed for contempt of court after he refused to use the correct pronouns to address a transgender student. Enoch Burke was arrested on Monday for violating a court order barring him from teaching at Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath, or even being present there, the news site RTE.ie reported. Judge Michael Quinn found Burke guilty of violating an order made by the High Court last week and sent him to Mountjoy Prison, where he will remain until either he purges his contempt or the court gives further orders. The teacher remained defiant in the face of jail time, telling the judge that “it is insanity” that he would be led out of the courtroom and taken to prison for refusing to give up his Christian beliefs. “I love my school, with its motto Res Non Verba, ‘Actions not words,’ but I am here today because I said I would not call a boy a girl,” Burke told the court. The scandal surrounding Burke began unfolding after the educator, who teaches history, politics and German at the school in Multyfarnham, County Westmeath, refused to address a transitioning student as “they” instead of “he.” Burke’s stance prompted school officials to place him on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a disciplinary process. But the teacher refused to stay away from campus, despite an injunction that was issued barring him from going to the school, or attempting to teach. On Friday, the judge issued an order to arrest Burke after he was found sitting in an empty classroom at the school. Burke was taken into custody at the school on Monday and taken directly to court, where he told the judge he could not comply with the injunction because it would violate his conscience. “I am a teacher and I don’t want to go to prison,” Burke told the court. “I want to be in my classroom today, that’s where I was this morning when I was arrested.” He added: “Transgenderism is against my Christian belief. It is contrary to the scriptures, contrary to the ethos of the Church of Ireland and of my school.” FLF Conference Plug Do you like Jesus & beer? Then you and your family need to come to the Fight Laugh Feast Conference in Knoxville Tennessee, on October 6-8. The topic of this conference is Lies, Propaganda, storytelling, and the serrated edge. Satan is the father of lies, and the mother of those lies is a government that has rejected God. Christians haven’t been reading their Bibles, so we as a society are more susceptible than ever to satan and his lies. So join us, October 6-8, as we fight, laugh, and feast, with beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, including Pastor Doug Wilson, George Gilder, and Pastor Toby Sumpter, and more… AND, stuff for the kids too, like jumpy castles, and accidental infant baptisms! Sign up to attend with you and yours, or become a vendor at fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61585886 Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a "moment of great sadness" for him and his family and that her loss would be "deeply felt" around the world. He said: "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. "I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world." During the coming period of mourning, he said he and his family would be "comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held". The King and his wife, Camilla, now Queen Consort, will return to London on Friday, Buckingham Palace said. Senior royals had gathered at Balmoral after the Queen's doctors became concerned about her health earlier in the day. All the Queen's children travelled to Balmoral, near Aberdeen, after doctors placed the Queen under medical supervision. Her grandson and now heir to the throne, Prince William, and his brother, Prince Harry, also gathered there. Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was appointed by the Queen on Tuesday, said the monarch was the rock on which modern Britain was built, who had "provided us with the stability and strength that we needed". Speaking about the new King, she said: "We offer him our loyalty and devotion, just as his mother devoted so much, to so many, for so long. "And with the passing of the second Elizabethan age, we usher in a new era in the magnificent history of our great country, exactly as Her Majesty would have wished, by saying the words 'God save the King'." https://twitter.com/realchrisrufo/status/1567928907411910656?s=20&t=jRqdyIeyvfjUj4nDBZFGsg Meanwhile, earlier this morning Uju Anya, Critical Race Theorist at Carnegie Mellon University tweeted: “I heard the chief monarch of a thieving raping genocidl empire is finally dying. May her pain be excruciating.” Twitter did delete the Tweet as violating its rules, but i a follow up tweet she wrote: “If anyone expects me to express anything but disdain for the monarch who supervised a government that sponsored the genocide that massacred and displaced half my family and the consequences of which those alive today are still trying to overcome, you can keep wishing upon a star.” Another tweet insists that Queen Elizabeth was not a remnant of colonial times but an active participant in colonialism, “she actively tried to stop independence movements & she tried to keep newly independent colonies form leaving the commonwealth. The evil she did was enough” and a video is linked to an elderly Kenyan woman who says she was tortured with axes during Kenya’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. The woman in the video demands that Elizabeth pay her back for what was done to to her. Uju Anya writes so-called “anti-racist” curriculum for public schools as well as Diversity Equity and Inclusion training materials. I’m sure it’s doing a lot of good. Not really. The simple point I want to make here is that this is a great example of how CRT is not helping anyone at all. Let’s grant the possibility that the history is being presented accurately here. I suspect that there might be more to it than is being presented, but let’s just grant it for the sake of the argument. You cannot build families, cultures, or nations on this kind of exacting demand for justice. You cannot get it. It’s not possible. And it’s not possible for two reasons at least: first, you can’t quantify the damage and harm and hurt. Can you put that woman’s tears in a bottle and measure them out? When would it be enough? It would never be enough. And second, what standard would you use to measure anyway? By what standard? If you appeal to Darwin, you just threw away your standard. If you appeal to Marx, then you are only appealing to a momentary revolution and you’re condemned to eternal feuding, since once the oppressed class gets put in charge they will no doubt oppress the previously ruling class, and we will just play see-saw with revenge. The only way out of this is the blood of Jesus. The only way out of this tailspin of feuding bitterness and rage and spite and hate is through forgiveness in the blood of Christ. This is true for England, America, and Kenya, and all the nations of the earth. There will be blood. The only question is whose blood and will it be efficacious blood. The blood of Jesus is efficacious. It actually takes away sin and guilt. It actually allows you to lay down your arms, lay down your vengeance, and forgive. May Uju Anja, the people of Kenya, and all people find peace in the Cross of Christ. As the Queen herself once said, “History teaches us we… need saving from ourselves, from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world… neither a philosopher or a general… but a Saviour with the power to forgive.” Classical Conversations Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. They provide a classical Christ-centered curriculum, local like-minded communities across the United States and in several countries, and they train parents who are striving to be great classical educators in the home. For more information and to get connected, please visit their website at ClassicalConversations.com. Again that’s ClassicalConversations.com. https://www.dailywire.com/news/switzerland-may-jail-people-who-turn-heat-above-66-degrees-this-winter/ Citizens of Switzerland who dare to turn their thermostats above a balmy 19 degrees Celsius — 66 degrees Fahrenheit — over the winter may instead find themselves shivering in a prison cell. The cost of natural gas in Europe has increased more than tenfoldamid the fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while Russia severed natural gas shipments through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline last week. According to a report from Swiss news outlet Blick, the nation’s Federal Law on National Economic Supply permits authorities to fine and imprison residents who consume too much gas if energy rationing becomes necessary. Those who fail to comply with the temperature mandates could receive sanctions between 30 and 3,000 Swiss francs, the equivalent of $31 and $3,090, Federal Department of Finance spokesman Markus Spörndli told the outlet. Those found intentionally violating the statute would receive up to three years in prison, and those found with negligent violations could be forced to pay 180 days’ worth of fines. Beyond the temperature controls, residents will be unable to heat swimming pools, saunas, radiant heaters, or warm air tents, while hot water will not be allowed to reach temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius, or 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The member states of the Swiss Confederacy have until September 22 to voice concerns over the law. In the United States, a heatwave that has threatened power supplies in California led utility company Xcel Energy to lock the thermostats of 22,000 people in Colorado at 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the interest of protecting grid capacity. The residents had previously opted into an incentive program that let the firm “ease the strain on the electrical grid” during the “hottest summer days.” The European Union has adopted the official policy of becoming “a climate-neutral society” by 2050 in accordance with the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement. Citing the failure of hydropower facilities amid drought conditions, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen likewise proposed a “mandatory target” for reducing usage in the European Union, of which Switzerland is not a member. “If you look at the costs of electricity, there are peak demands. And this is what is expensive, because, in these peak demands, the expensive gas comes into the market,” she commented on Wednesday. “So what we have to do is to flatten the curve and avoid the peak demands. We will propose a mandatory target for reducing electricity use at peak hours.” Flatten the curve. Where have we heard that language before? Christ Church Events Coordinator Looking to move to Moscow? Christ Church is hiring a full-time events coordinator to plan and manage all events for our various ministries. Coordinators have to understand what it takes to make sure the logistics work out for our growing ministries, keep everything within the allocated budget and ensure that the event itself is carried out smoothly. For more information, Please contact Carson Sensing at csensing@christkirk.com if you are interested in applying Psalm of the Day: I Know that My Redeemer Lives https://fb.watch/fq5H_YdWPe/ 0:00-1:00 Amen! This is Toby Sumpter with CrossPolitic News. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. We are now doing a daily show, with daily backstage content for Fight Laugh Feast Club Member. Join today and get access as well as a $100 discount at the Fight Laugh Feast conference in Knoxville, TN Oct. 6-8, and have a great day.

Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent, on how secondary school teacher Enoch Burke will remain in Mountjoy Prison for at least another week, after refusing to give an undertaking that he would obey a High Court order

Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent, on how secondary school teacher Enoch Burke will remain in Mountjoy Prison for at least another week, after refusing to give an undertaking that he would obey a High Court order

On the show today, we ask if our prison system is fit for its purpose. To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, John Lonergan, former governor of Mountjoy Prison. Philip O'Connor, an Irish journalist based in Sweden gives us an insight into the Swedish justice system and how it works.

John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, on the deaths of prisoners while in custody.

Stephen Breen Crime Editor at The Irish Sun brings us the latest of the murder investigation of Robert O'Connor in Mountjoy Prison.

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports that a prisoner who was seriously injured in an incident in Mountjoy Prison last Friday has died.

John Hand, Chief Reporter with The Irish Mirror

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, discusses a brutal attack on a Mountjoy prisoner by fellow inmates that has left him on life support.

Paddy chats to people who are coming and going from the visitor's entrance to Mountjoy Prison in Dublin. 

In this episode James & Timmy reveal part three of a three part Prison series. Episode three features a conversation with Dublin man Paddy Higgins who is currently serving a sentence in Mountjoy Prison. Paddy explains his life leading to prison, what prison is like and his hopes for the future and he even plays a few tunes.Help us help others by joining our Patreon...Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us help you and others? We're always happy to receive donations which all go towards bills, production costs, maintenance and everything else it takes to keep the podcast alive.Donations can be as little as €1 or as much as you can afford. To sign up simply CLICK HERE, thank you. Two Norries Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A pilot programme at Mountjoy Prison is helping reduce re-offending rates. Research suggests it helped improve the quality of interaction between prisoners, their families. Today we're asking do you believe it is a good idea for a child to visit their parent in prison? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pilot programme at Mountjoy Prison is helping reduce re-offending rates. Research suggests it helped improve the quality of interaction between prisoners, their families. Today we're asking do you believe it is a good idea for a child to visit their parent in prison? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A concert featuring the choir from Mountjoy Prison in Dublin and the Solas workplace choir takes place in the prison this evening.

Eddie Mullins is the Governor of Mountjoy Prison. He came in to us to give us an insight into life in Irish prisons, from the perspective of the prisoners and the prison guards. His views on life, punishment, and rehabilitation are fascinating and it was a pleasure to sit down and get an incredible look into a world that almost everyone has an opinion on, but very few know.

The dangers that face Midlands prison officers in the wake of a recent vicious attack on a female prison officer in Mountjoy Prison..where she was kicked and slashed with a prison made weapon called a 'shiv' ..as she and her male colleague (who was also injured) were trying to break up a fight amongst inmates. Also, concerns in Rathdowney in Co.Laois over the possible relocation of staff and residents of Erkina House to Tullamore in Co.Offaly. A public meeting was held this week as councillors and TDs look for a solution from the HSE. And...uproar in Roscrea over plans to create a new street!...Traders aren't happy at all!

In the summer of 1976 two serial killers stalked the roads of Ireland in a Ford Cortina looking for young women to abduct, rape and murder in order to “fulfil” their “shared fantasy” of raping and killing one woman every week while in Ireland. When they arrived in Ireland, they didn't immediately start with the killing. They actually went on a crime spree in Wicklow where they committed a series of burglaries before being sent to Mountjoy Prison. When they were released from prison, they decided that they would do what they wanted, namely the aforementioned fantasy. Later, after they were arrested for the final time, they ended up telling the gardaí that they had decided to “embark on an unprecedented and macabre programme of abduction, rape and murder.” Stay safe out there. With love, Saaniya and Maddie x Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Evans https://extra.ie/2020/02/05/news/irish-news/serial-killer-john-shaw-release https://www.irishtimes.com/news/english-duo-were-state-s-first-serial-killers-1.1167586 https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/evil-killer-john-shaw-recycling-21263644 ​​https://justcriminals.info/2016/11/12/john-shaw-geoffrey-evans-1976/ https://www.thejournal.ie/irelands-longest-serving-prisoners-2542447-Jan2016/

Rynd was born in Dublin in 1801 and attended medical school at Trinity College where he was reputed to be a "wayward" student, known for his busy social life and love of fox hunting. He became a member of the Royal college of Surgeons in 1830. In 1836 he took a surgical post in the Meath Hospital working alongside William Stokes and Robert Graves. Dr Rynd, who had a lucrative private practice, also served as medical superintendent of Mountjoy Prison. Rynd is known for inventing the hollow needle used in hypodermic syringes

Éamonn MacThomais did much to popularise Dublin's history.  Best remembered for his television series, Dublin: A Personal View,  he wrote his book Me Jewel And Darlin' Dublin while a guest of the state in Mountjoy Prison. His life story tells us much about republicanism and Dublin in the twentieth century.

Dr. Rose Ryan, the director of the access programme at Maynooth University, joins Sean Moncrieff...

After being locked down with his kids for the past year, Baz has been feeling like he's a prison warden...So in this episode, Baz chats with Eddie Mullins; Governor of Mountjoy Prison and asks him what's prison in Ireland like? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Underage training and sport for children will return later this month with the Government announcing that April 26th is the date for a return. But is it soon enough and how much damage has been done by cancelling sports. John Lonergan is a former Governor of Mountjoy Prison until his retirement in 2010. A native of Bansha, we have spoken to John on the show many times and John spoke before about how important sport is for children but Fran spoke to him about what has the effect of the last year been on children.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/y8rqarhy Prison terms imposed on cousins for bus kidnapping. Téarmaí príosúin gearrtha ar chol ceathracha as bus a fhuadach. Two cousins have been jailed for kidnapping a bus at Dublin Airport on 8 January 2020. Tá téarmaí príosúin gearrtha ar bheirt chol ceathracha as bus a fhuadach ag Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath ar 8 Eanáir 2020. Stephen McDonagh, 26, and John McDonagh, 27, were sentenced to five years. Gearradh cúig bliana ar Stephen McDonagh, atá 26 bliain daois, agus ceithre bliana ar John McDonagh, atá 27 bliain daois. Both have an address at Spiers, Navan, Co Meath. Tá seoladh ag an mbeirt acu ag na Spuaiceanna, an Uaimh, Co na Mí. Stephen McDonagh is currently in custody at Cloverhill Prison and John McDonagh is in Mountjoy Prison, but both were before Cavan Circuit Court today on video link. Tá Stephen McDonagh faoi choinneáil faoi láthair i bPríosún Chnoc Seimre agus tá John McDonagh i bPríosún Mhuinseo, ach bhí an bheirt acu os comhair Chúirt Chuarda an Chabháin inniu ar nasc físe. The two men were arrested after kidnapping a bus at the Carlton Hotel, close to Dublin Airport. Gabhadh an bheirt fhear tar éis dóibh bus a fhuadach ag Ostán Carlton, cóngarach dAerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath. There were three on board at the time; Colombian living in Germany and two teenagers from England. Bhí triúr ar bord ag an am; Colómach go bhfuil conaí air sa nGearmáin agus beirt déagóirí ó Shasana. Stephen and John McDonagh stole the bus after finding the keys in the ignition and started driving on the M1, towards Belfast. Ghoid Stephen agus John McDonagh an bus tar éis dóibh na heochracha a aimsiú san adhaint agus thosaigh siad ag tiomáint ar an M1, i dtreo Bhéal Feirste. They pleaded guilty to the charges against them. Phléadáil siad ciontach sna cúiseanna a cuireadh ina leith. Evidence was given that the incident lasted thirty minutes. Tugadh fianaise gur mhair an eachtra tríocha noiméad. The passengers said the men were behaving like rapists. Dúirt na paisinéirí go raibh na fir á n-iompar iad féin mar a bheadh ropairí iontu.

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Caron McCaffrey, Director General of the Irish Prison Service, speaks to Cormac about the seizure of contraband in Mountjoy Prison.

Caron McCaffrey, Director General of the Irish Prison Service, speaks to Cormac about the seizure of contraband in Mountjoy Prison.

It's 100 years since the execution of 18 year old Irish patriot, Kevin Barry, at Mountjoy Prison. But how should these events and others of the War of Independence be appropriately commemorated. Author and historian Joe McGowan discusses

What links Bjorn from ABBA, Paul Robeson, and Leonard Cohen? The answer is young Irish revolutionary, Kevin Barry, hanged a century ago on this day in Mountjoy Prison. The song he inspired would become one of the most enduring songs of Irish history, but how did it come to such international prominence, and was Barry really just a boy, as the song recounts, or a young man of committed ideas? Donal Fallon joins Gavan Reilly for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

In July of this year Estefany was held in Mountjoy Prison in solitary confinement for 12 days after she attempted to enter the country: this detention was held to be unlawful. Estefany describes for us what happened at the airport, how she was treated, and how she ended up in prison - it's a visceral account of her experience. Dr Liam Thornton and journalist Luke Butterly provide context on the wider system as we consider the Garda role in this process. Support this project by joining us: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Fr Tony Flannery talks about his latest communication received from the Vatican. John Lonergan former Governor at Mountjoy Prison & Hilary Abrahamson chair of the Dublin City Interfaith Forum talk about Yom Kippur & restorative justice. And Dr Sabina Syed of the Muslim Sisters of Eire on their new support helpline.

  In this episode, we discuss the role of hunger strikes during the Irish War of Independence, including the story of Thomas Ashe, the Mountjoy Prison and General Strike of 1918, and Terence MacSwiney. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Ko-Fi If you want to receive updates on our projects, join our […]

July 18th is the anniversary of one of the most peculiar political protests in Irish and British history. Prime Minister Asquith, visiting Dublin in 1912, found himself followed across the Irish Sea by militant English Suffragettes - in the Irish capital they would fling a hatchet at the Asquith (missing him) but striking another MP. They would later attempt to burn down the venue in which he was due to speak, before ending up in Mountjoy Prison for their troubles. And that’s only the beginning of the tale. Gavan Reilly is joined by Donal Fallon for another episode of Hidden Histories. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Conversations & Coffee Podcast Ross speaks with Ger Redmond. Hosted by Ross Fagan, featuring a new guest each episode discussing the most interesting and controversial topics. In this episode we speak to Ger Redmond, a native of Dublin's Darndale who got involved in drugs and gangland criminality in his younger years, is trying to re-establish himself after jail. He was in Mountjoy Prison for two years from 2014. Redmond's father and grandfather had been to prison before him. "I remember having a moment at a friend's funeral where I felt I needed to change my whole generation around and started building my life and inspiring my own family," he says. Redmond, who tweets using the hashtag #prisontopro, has trained as an IronMan professional, despite being unable to swim until recent times. He is also a running coach, but such work can be sporadic and seasonal. Now, Redmond hopes to get a taxi licence so that he can work flexibly around his wife Pauline, who plans to train as a midwife, and provide for their kids Ciara, Keeva, Hayley, Kellie and Ross. However, he has been refused a taxi licence plate time and time again, even after applying through the courts. Ger Redmond has also taken part in RTE's programme - SPECIAL FORCES: ULTIMATE HELL WEEK The twenty-four recruits (18 men and 6 women) are bussed to a remote military base deep in the Wicklow Mountains. This is where they meet the DS staff for the first time, who give them a short, sharp blast of what they can expect all week. The recruits, who for eight days will have no contact with the outside world, are left in no doubt this will be an experience like no other. The Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is one of the toughest, best-trained Special Forces units in the world. They are on standby 24 hours a day, either to deploy overseas or to react to any serious domestic criminal or terrorist threat. This constant high level of preparedness means there training and skills are benchmarked against other elite Special Forces units across the world including the SAS and the Navy Seals. We hope you enjoy episode #49 of the podcast.

Conversations & Coffee Podcast Ross speaks with Ger Redmond. Hosted by Ross Fagan, featuring a new guest each episode discussing the most interesting and controversial topics. In this episode we speak to Ger Redmond, a native of Dublin's Darndale who got involved in drugs and gangland criminality in his younger years, is trying to re-establish himself after jail. He was in Mountjoy Prison for two years from 2014. Redmond's father and grandfather had been to prison before him. "I remember having a moment at a friend's funeral where I felt I needed to change my whole generation around and started building my life and inspiring my own family," he says. Redmond, who tweets using the hashtag #prisontopro, has trained as an IronMan professional, despite being unable to swim until recent times. He is also a running coach, but such work can be sporadic and seasonal. Now, Redmond hopes to get a taxi licence so that he can work flexibly around his wife Pauline, who plans to train as a midwife, and provide for their kids Ciara, Keeva, Hayley, Kellie and Ross. However, he has been refused a taxi licence plate time and time again, even after applying through the courts. Ger Redmond has also taken part in RTE's programme - SPECIAL FORCES: ULTIMATE HELL WEEK The twenty-four recruits (18 men and 6 women) are bussed to a remote military base deep in the Wicklow Mountains. This is where they meet the DS staff for the first time, who give them a short, sharp blast of what they can expect all week. The recruits, who for eight days will have no contact with the outside world, are left in no doubt this will be an experience like no other. The Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is one of the toughest, best-trained Special Forces units in the world. They are on standby 24 hours a day, either to deploy overseas or to react to any serious domestic criminal or terrorist threat. This constant high level of preparedness means there training and skills are benchmarked against other elite Special Forces units across the world including the SAS and the Navy Seals. We hope you enjoy episode #49 of the podcast.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talk to Director Robert Eggers about his new movie the Lighthouse and why Robert Pattinson wanted to punch him. In this week’s new releases Armanudo Iannucci  brings Dickens to screen in the 'Personal History of David Copperfield' and John will be reviewing in the company of Mark Ryall. Plus comedian Danny O’Brien picks his favourite and tells of   gigs in the 3 Arena and Mountjoy Prison.

John Lonergan is the former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, and Ivan was delighted to have him this week's Thursday Interview. From his upbringing in rural Tipperary, to getting into the prison service almost by accident, Ivan couldn't wait to find out what makes John tick.  

We are back to recap on an eventful 2019 and some of our favourite episodes from this year on YouthPod Ireland and we have some interesting new topics to discuss too. After a busy winter period prevented us from recording, we return to discuss Greta Thunberg becoming Time Magazine's first teenage 'Person of the Year', we talk about youth visibility, we revisit some of our favourite episodes including our recent epsiode on autism and guests from 2019 including youth work educator Mick O' Brien and former governor of Mountjoy Prison, John Lonergan and we also welcome a new colleague to the show, in Luke O' Connell. Thanks for all of the support throughout the year. We aim to make 2020 our best year to date. Merry Christmas to all of our listeners and supporters. It's good to be back. Ho ho ho

Should all prisoners who had to do their business in a bucket receive compensation and what about the victims? The Supreme Court ruled that Gary Simpson having to use a bucket as a toilet and empty it each morning for almost eight months in 2013 in Mountjoy Prison was a violation of his constitutional right to protection of his person living in substandard cell conditions.  The former prisoner was awarded €7,500 damages for slopping out. Will this have implications and lead to a rush of 1,000 cases queuing up? Henry McKean met prisoners, victims, families and experts.

This week Clare McKenna talks to Gary Cunningham who spent 3 years in Mountjoy Prison and has spent the last few years telling the story of how he turned his life around to schools and colleges and was devastated at the amount of stories he heard of people who felt they just weren’t good enough – his latest book tackles that very topic.  Sleep deprivation is top of the list of things people struggle with when a bundle of joy arrives and Lucy Wolfe joins me to Clare  to talk baby whispering. Plus, how can you avoid the flu?

Sarah Champion, MP for Rotherham explains why some MPs want to close a legal loophole so that it is illegal for sports coaches and religious leaders to have sex with anyone in their care under the age of 18. Maji Peterx is a specialist in conflict resolution and has brought together former members and victims of Boko Haram in trauma awareness and peace-building workshops. He talks to Emily about his work and explains what he will be doing in Mountjoy Prison in Dublin this week. Why is one of Scotland’s biggest pilgrimage sites to close? Despite a petition with over 5000 signatures to keep it open, the pilgrimage centre at Carfin Grotto, North Lanarkshire, is likely to close as officials say it’s not making enough money. And Monday 19th August is the United Nations’ ‘World Humanitarian Day’. This year the focus of the UN's World Humanitarian day is on women. We speak to humanitarian aid workers Shivani Rana from Christian Aid and Zoe Corden from CAFOD about how dangerous their work has become. Produced by Louise Clarke-Rowbotham Peter Everett Series Producer Amanda Hancox

Cormac was joined by Helen McEntee, Minister for European Affairs, Jack Chambers, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West, Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator, Niamh Hourigan, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick and John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy Prison.

After a small but very busy break the YouthPod Ireland crew are back for our fourth season, talking all things youth related. We kick off our brand new season with a guest that we have aspired to bring to the show from day one - former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, John Lonergan.  John is a man with many fascinating stories and opinions that come from a career littered with incomparable insights into not just the prison system in Ireland but the very nature of human beings. We talk about compassion, humanity, honesty, integrity, punishment, perseverance, the difference between male and female prisoners, the role of youth work and schools in preventing early detention and so much more. John brings a wealth of experience, education and insight into a podcast episode that is packed to the brim with opportunities for learning. We are delighted to be back and thank every one of you for continued support. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.

John Lonergan. former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, talks of his time in the Prison Service and his philosophy on prison, dealing with prisoners and people in general. He touches on parenting, the importance of education, self-esteem and community. Recorded in front of a live audience at the Central Library in September 2011 as part of its 'Crime and the City' series. John Lonergan entered the prison service in 1968 and became Governor of Mountjoy in 1984. After 42 years in the prison service he retired and wrote The Governor which told his life story from his upbringing in rural Tipperary to his retirement as the Governor of Mountjoy.

Mountjoy Prison in Dublin is the oldest prison in Ireland. In this documentary an ex-convict gives an account of the everyday routine for the incarcerated men. He gives the history of his crimes and how he was remanded on charges from armed robbery to assault. He discusses loneliness and missing the joys of everyday life. (First Broadcast 1983)

On 2 June, President Michael D. Higgins opened 'Project 16', an exhibition in Mountjoy Prison, featuring work of men and women who, from their various prisons, have created art works interpreting events of the 1916 Easter Rising.

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. On this week's programme former governor of Mountjoy Prison, John Lonergan, discusses what the education system could do to help keep people out of prison and  he discusses education within prisons. This programme coincides with the screening of the television documentary on RTÉ 1, John Lonergan's Circus.

In December 2011, a prisoner in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin recorded the sound of the place during the Christmas period, the meals, Mass, present-making and the thoughts of individual staff and inmates on the 'festive' season in jail.

John Lonergan talking about his time as Governor of Mountjoy Prison, followed by questions and answers.

August 2006, Gary Douche (21) was beaten to death in the holding cell of Mountjoy Prison, Dublin. He was violently attacked by another inmate in a hot, overcrowded cell. The details of his death were front page news. This documentary begins with his death

A radio documentary that goes inside the social studies class in Mountjoy Prison in Dublin and sees what if any impact it can make. The prison, nicknamed The Joy, is a closed, medium security prison and one of the oldest in Ireland (Broadcast 1998)