Castlerea Prison 'The Grove' Phase 2 expansion

StageUnder construction; sod turned 24 April 2026
Value€28.08m (Phase 2)
Next milestoneCompletion of 126 spaces (date not published)
Last checked1 November 2026

Source: gov.ie (Dept of Justice), Minister turns the sod on second phase of Castlerea Prison development →

What has changed on this project, and when

Next milestone: Completion of 126 spaces (date not published)2 November 2026 · previously: Grove Phase 2 construction underway; completion to follow.
Stage: Under construction; sod turned 24 April 20262 November 2026 · previously: active

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