Prisoner (25) escapes from custody at courthouse

The woman was transported today from Limerick Prison to Ennis Courthouse where she was due to stand trial.

By Cormac Fitzgerald Monday 18 Jan 2016, 9:02 PM

Jan 18th 2016, 9:02 PM 27,462 Views 12 Comments

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A PRISONER ESCAPED from custody today at Ennis Courthouse before she was due to stand trial.

The Irish Prison Service has confirmed that the woman was brought from Limerick Prison to Ennis, where she was due to stand trial.

The woman is understood to be is 25-year-old Amanda Hayes. She escaped from the custody of the Irish Prison Service.

Gardaí were notified and a spokesperson for the prison service confirmed that they were investigating the incident.

Read: Prisoner who posted to Facebook while on the run is back in custody

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Prisoner (25) escapes from custody at courthouse

The woman was transported today from Limerick Prison to Ennis Courthouse where she was due to stand trial.