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  • Prison Service accepts Freedom of the Borough award from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

    Topics:
    • Justice and the law, 
    • Prisons

    Date published: 18 February 2026

    The Northern Ireland Prison Service has accepted the Freedom of the Borough Award Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

    The Council conferred the Freedom of the Borough on the Northern Ireland Prison Service in recognition of the unwavering dedication and bravery exhibited by the officers and their commitment to maintaining safety and upholding justice in the face of adversity. This gesture will provide a lasting tribute to the vital role they have played in our community's history.

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