Athlone Councillors are taking legal action against the state over plans to locate up to 1,000 asylum seekers in tents.

The fears were expressed at a public meeting in Rooskey last night, attended by around 80 people.

The respite centre will be situated in Autumn View in the town.

A man aged in his 30s has been arrested and is being detained at a Garda station in the North West.

A new playground and Skate Park have already opened in the area over the past year.

Triest Press which is based in Roscommon town, has been in buisness for around 30 years.

The Franciscans left the town in January 2023, ending a presence of nearly 800 years.

It follows a meeting at Cooney's Hotel which was attended by over 50 people.