News - Lissywollen
Taoiseach promises more phased approach to placement of asylum seekers in communities
Simon Harris says it was ok for people to have views on the issue and an input into their own towns and villages.
Nov 26, 2024 12:47
Athlone Cllrs legal costs fundraiser reaches €20,000 in under 24 hours
Cllrs Frankie Keena, Aengus O'Rourke, John Dolan, Paul Hogan and Kevin 'Boxer' Moran released a joint statement yesterday stating their case is based on environmental grounds.
Nov 22, 2024 13:39
Athlone Cllrs taking legal action against refugee accommodation at Lissywollen
The councillors have also launched a fundraising appeal to help with legal costs.
Nov 21, 2024 17:13
24/7 protest ongoing at site in Athlone due to accommodate up to 1,000 refugees
The Department of Integration wants to accommodate the refugees in Lissywollen - initially in tents and later in modular units.
Nov 18, 2024 13:38
Residents express 'serious concerns' over Athlone refugee centre
Over 300 people attended a public meeting in last night to oppose plans to extend at the accommodation centre in Lissywollen.
Nov 6, 2024 17:25
Hundreds attend Athlone meeting over new refugee accommodation
Local councillors are trying to prevent the plans from going ahead.
Nov 6, 2024 08:25
Athlone tented accommodation for asylum seekers stood down
It's understood the decision in part is due to the sub-zero temperatures.
Dec 9, 2022 17:47
Concern over tented refugee accommodation in Athlone
The tented village is set to open today.
Sep 20, 2022 07:23
Tents erected to accomodate more refugees at Lissywollen Athlone
The tents are being erected at the Direct Provision Centre at Lissywollen Athlone
Aug 16, 2022 09:28
Planning for housing development in Athlone hits delay
The housing development involves over 100 houses and apartments at Cartrontroy Athlone
Nov 26, 2021 13:28
Permission sought for major new housing development in Athlone
It would be the second major housing infrastructure project for the area.
Aug 13, 2021 12:40
Athlone councillor welcomes go-ahead for Lissywollen housing scheme
The huge housing development at Lissywollen on the outskirts of Athlone is regarded by many as a hugely positive development but others have concerns about its impact on local schools and traffic
Jun 16, 2021 18:04
Planning approved for over 500 new homes in Athlone
The planning was lodged in February of this year
Jun 16, 2021 11:44Shannonside Newsletter
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