About Prisons in Ireland

There are 14 institutions in the Irish Prison System consisting of 11 traditional “closed” institutions, two open centres, which operate with minimal internal and perimeter security, and one “semi-open" facility with traditional perimeter security but minimal internal security (the Training Unit). The majority of female prisoners are accommodated in the purpose built “Dóchas Centre” and the remainder are located in a separate part of Limerick Prison. 

Source: Irish Prison Service