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Four Athlone councillors call for IPAS centre in Lissywollen to be removed

Late last year, the High Court ordered it appropriate to quash the ministerial statutory instrument that provided the legal basis for the accommodation centre.

Apr 24, 2026 13:40

State ordered to move refugees out of IPAS centre in Lissywollen by November

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

Sep 29, 2025 13:57

Athlone asylum case may be heading for Europe

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

Sep 3, 2025 07:35

OPW Minister urged to end plans for tented refugee accommodation in Athlone

A row has broken out between Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and four Athlone councillors over the issue.

Aug 8, 2025 11:07

LISTEN: Councillor welcomes High Court deferral of verdict on Athlone IPAS centre

The State had been planning to locate up to 1,000 asylum seekers at a centre in Lissywollen, Athlone.

Jun 26, 2025 13:40

High court action against plans to locate up to 1,000 refugees in tents in Athlone to be heard this morning

The site has seen numerous protests and demonstrations since plans were unveiled last year.

Apr 28, 2025 11:08

Gardaí investigating suspected criminal damage to Midlands refugee centre

It's thought the incident occurred at approximately 12pm on Friday the 24th of January as the region was emerging from a Red Weather Alert.

Jan 28, 2025 13:33

Construction work set to commence on 576-unit estate in Athlone

During its planning stage, An Bord Pleanála stated that the housing boost would have 'significant direct positive effects' for Athlone.

Jan 8, 2025 13:17

Lissywollen accommodation High Court case adjourned until end of January

The case was mentioned in a remote sitting of the High Court this morning before Mr Justice Richard Humphries as part of the Planning and Environment list.

Dec 19, 2024 10:45

Mayor of Athlone calls for tented refugee development to be returned to greenfield site

Frankie Keena says the use of the site as refugee accommodation would have had wide ranging effects on local development plans.

Dec 17, 2024 17:27

State to concede legal challenge to Lissywollen refugee development

The challenge was brought over claims the Minister failed to adequately screen the project for potential environmental impacts.

Dec 17, 2024 13:36

Athlone protestors refute Government claims over damage to Lissywollen site

A statement from the Department states that during the disturbance, a member of the onsite security team was injured and one of the site's electrical blocks was damaged.

Dec 10, 2024 17:16

Anti Racism group condemn protest at Athlone Refugee accommodation

The Department of Integration wants to accommodate the refugees in Lissywollen - initially in tents and later in modular units, with the first group arriving late last week.

Dec 10, 2024 13:43

High Court action against Lissywollen refugee accommodation given go ahead for hearing this month

A Go Fund Me appeal to support the case that was set up by local councillors has reached close to €50,000.

Dec 3, 2024 17:38

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