Book Review: An Irish prison officer considers his career

"McDonald is not slow to express his views on the Irish prison service - he also delivers plenty of surprising anecdotes on infamous Irish criminals."
Book Review: An Irish prison officer considers his career

Retired prison officer David McDonald’s book tells a compelling story in a measured and matter of fact way. Picture: Dylan Vaughan

Sun, 11 Sep, 2022 - 21:00
Kevin O'Sullivan

  • Unlocked: An Irish Prison Officer’s Story
  • David McDonald with Mick Clifford
  • Sandycove, €13.99

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