Central Mental News Today

The Prison Officers’ Association is holding its annual delegate conference in Sligo today.

John Murphy jnr (43) stabbed brother Shane Murphy (27) as Shane tried to protect their father, court hears

A man charged with the murder of his brother and the attempted murder of his father told gardaí that he was under the influence of “airwave manipulation” during the attack at his family home, a trial in Cork has heard.

Andrew McGinley has shared a personal update this week confirming he is in a healthy and happy relationship.

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Canabbis-induced psychosis featured in five murder cases before the courts last year amid warnings more young people are becoming addicted to the increasingly potent drug.

As of yesterday, there were more than 5,600 people registered in the Irish prison system, even though the system only has capacity for just over 4,500 people.

Inspector of Prisons warns Government neglect in the treatment of prisoners with psychiatric difficulties results in potential suffering which could be construed as ill-treatment 

An Australian woman attacked nine “complete strangers” on the streets of Dublin, pushing over victims including an 85-year-old woman and a terrified four-year-old boy.

A 23-year-old man tried to murder his mother by deliberately setting fire to their home before locking her in and throwing away her keys, a sentencing hearing has been told.