Department of Justice project to remove remains of Executed Prisoners from the Grounds of Mountjoy Prison

The purpose of this notice is to alert the public to the fact that the Department of Justice is currently engaged in a project to remove the remains of executed prisoners from the grounds of Mountjoy Prison for reinterment at a suitable location.

The area where it is planned to carry out excavations is thought to contain the remains of 29 prisoners executed between 1923 and 1954. It may also contain the remains of a small number of prisoners executed prior to the foundation of the State. Any remains discovered during the excavations, regardless of the date of the individual’s death, will be reinterred at a suitable location.

A full list of the individuals whose remains it is hoped to recover is available here: List of individuals believed to possibly be buried on the grounds of Mountjoy Prison. If you are related to one of the individuals listed and would like to have some involvement in this project, or to seek more information, please contact the Department of Justice at mountjoyexhumations@justice.ie. All communications received will be treated as confidential.

This process is due to commence in January 2024. It is expected that it will be carried out over a period of ca. 6-7 months.