News - ipas
Man charged with murder of woman in Galway
35-year-old Ali Sohrabi of no fixed abode, was charged with the murder of Masoumeh Jafri Manojan at a special overnight sitting of Galway District Court which lasted less than five minutes.
May 31, 2026 08:21
Almost 100 children living in IPAS centres in Roscommon
These asylum-seekers are being accommodated in four centres across the county.
May 25, 2026 13:20
Figures reveal cost of local IPAS accommodation
The state is accommodating over 33,000 people in over 300 IPAS centres around the country.
May 18, 2026 13:02
'No GPs available' to Roscommon IPAS residents
There are 193 people, including 87 children, living in IPAS accommodation in the county.
Feb 19, 2026 13:06
Eight IPAS centres currently open in the Shannonside region
The figures were released by the Justice Minister following a parliamentary question in the Dáil this week.
Jan 30, 2026 12:55
Four arson attacks on asylum-seeker accommodation linked buildings
The report comes from the Hope and Courage Collective.
Nov 14, 2025 13:38
Owners of Ballyleague nursing home confirm it won't be used as IPAS centre
It's after a protest meeting was held in the Roscommon village last night.
Aug 26, 2025 17:01
Five local politicians say they've been assured Ballyleague property won't become an IPAS centre
This Ballyleague property used to be known as Costello's Nursing Home and Care Centre but is no longer run by the Costello family.
Aug 26, 2025 13:05
Department of Migration rules out opening IPAS centre in Ballyleague
The building currently accommodates Ukrainian refugees.
Aug 25, 2025 14:57
Public meeting taking place in Roscommon to oppose more refugee centres
The Roscommon Says No to IPAS group says it's concerned another attempt will be made for a centre in the area.
Jul 22, 2025 08:23
Local Sinn Féin TD welcomes clarity on proposed IPAS centre in Roscommon
The Department of Migration says international-protection applicants will not be accommodated in Academy House on Goff Street.
Jul 17, 2025 12:48
Department turns down offer for controversial IPAS centre in Roscommon town
The department said: "The department received an offer of accommodation from this property, but this is no longer under consideration."
Jul 16, 2025 19:30
Over 200 people attend 'Roscommon Says No to IPAS' group protest
An Bord Pleanala is due to make a decision on the property known as Academy House in August.
Jul 6, 2025 08:22
Protest planned in Roscommon over asylum seeker centre proposal
It follows an application seeking an exemption to accommodate those seeking International Protection in the town.
Jul 5, 2025 09:29Shannonside Newsletter
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