The TEDxMountjoyPrison event was organised by SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, in partnership with the Irish Prison Service.

Dublin footballer Philly McMahon told assembled prisoners, criminal justice experts and journalists about his new “Unfuccced” initiative to train offenders in leadership skills.

The invite-only event also head from publisher and media personality Norah Casey; Eddie Mullins, Governor of Mountjoy Prison; and Nikki Gallagher, director of communications and secretariat at SOLAS.