Inmate (25) found dead in Castlerea Prison

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The inmate who was found dead in Castlerea Prison last week is believed to have passed away in his sleep.

Donegal man Keith Boyle, 25, was found dead in his cell early on Thursday morning.

Mr Boyle, from, Derryveagh Avenue, Letterkenny, was serving a 15-month sentence for drugs offences having been jailed by Letterkenny Circuit Criminal Court last October. He was due for release in September of this year.

A full investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death has been launched by the Irish Prison Service.

A spokesperson for the prison service confirmed the death and said the next of kin had been notified.

“This death in custody will be investigated by the Irish Prison Service, the Inspector of Prisons and An Garda Síochána, where circumstances warrant. The cause of death is determined by the Coroner’s Office,” the spokesperson said.