In Pictures: A glimpse into a new photography exhibition looking at sport in prisons

By Michael Cousins

Published 10th Oct 2023, 08:29 BST

Updated 10th Oct 2023, 08:38 BST

The exhibition of images by photographer Michael Cooper looks at the impact of imprisonment and reflects on the needs of all those affected by prisons – prison staff, prisoners and their families, victims of crime and their communities.

The ‘Sport in Prison Photographic Exhibition’ at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast runs from Monday October 9 until Sunday October 15.

All images copyright Michael Cooper

1. Sport in Prisons. Prisoners take park in a Parkrun at Magilligan Prison. Picture: Michael Cooper

Sport in Prisons. Prisoners take park in a Parkrun at Magilligan Prison. Picture: Michael Cooper:- Photo: Michael Cooper:-

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2. Sport in Prisons. A football is caught in the wire outside Davis House at Maghaberry prison. Picture: Michael Cooper

Sport in Prisons. A football is caught in the wire outside Davis House at Maghaberry prison. Picture: Michael Cooper:- Photo: Michael Cooper:-

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3. Sport in Prisons. Prisoners play football outside Davis House at Maghaberry prison. Picture: Michael Cooper

Sport in Prisons. Prisoners play football outside Davis House at Maghaberry prison. Picture: Michael Cooper:- Photo: Michael Cooper:-

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4. Sport in Prisons. Prisoners play GAA at Maghaberry prison. Picture: Michael Cooper

Sport in Prisons. Prisoners play GAA at Maghaberry prison. Picture: Michael Cooper:- Photo: Michael Cooper:-

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