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flag Laois councillors want to turn Portlaoise Prison into a museum due to its history and low occupancy, aiming to preserve its legacy before demolition.

flag Laois councillors are pushing to convert Portlaoise Prison into a museum, citing its historic significance and the prison’s current low occupancy of just five inmates. flag The E-Wing, once used for IRA prisoners, may be demolished or abandoned due to high refurbishment costs, according to a feasibility study. flag Officials argue repurposing the site could create a cultural attraction like Kilmainham Gaol, preserving memories of major events including escapes, hostage takeovers, and assassinations. flag The proposal calls for collaboration between local and national authorities to explore the transformation before irreversible decisions are made.

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