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TO THE European explorers Australia seemed an ideal location for prisons.

Mon, 21 May, 2007 - 01:00

In due course thousands of unfortunate convicts were transported there from Britain and Ireland. Now we learn that two Australian captives have been living secretly in Portlaoise Prison.

How ironic!

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