News - asylum seeker

Teenager in custody after fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Ukrainian boy

A post-mortem examination on 17-year-old Vadym Davydenko's body has been completed.

Oct 18, 2025 08:21

Asylum-seeker accused of raping girl in Athlone sent forward for trial

The 23-year-old man appeared yesterday before Judge Peter White in Athlone District Court.

Jul 3, 2025 07:21

Leitrim TD accuses 'fascist elements' of spreading rumours to create fear

Rumours had emerged that refugees and asylum seekers were to be moved into locations in Carrick in Shannon.

Feb 7, 2023 13:24

Call for long term Direct Provision residents to be given opportunity to stay in Ireland

According to Malik, he simply wants to build a future for himself after years spent in the Direct provision system.

Aug 18, 2021 17:25

Pregnant refugee in Longford spent night of freezing weather in car due to home heating issues

Concerns have been raised over the living conditions facing two families of Syrian refugees housed in a town in Longford.. The families who were resettled

Jan 26, 2021 13:02

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