Advertisement
News

Refugees spend an average of a year in Ballagh Eroc

Feb 11, 2026 13:26
By Eoghan Murphy
Share this article
Refugees spend an average of a year in Ballagh Eroc
The Abbeyfield Hotel Eroc Centre is on the Sligo Road in Ballaghaderreen

The Department of Justice says 175 people live in the Abbeyfield Hotel Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre.

Refugees spend an average of 12 months in Ballaghaderreen's Eroc Centre.

The Department of Justice says 175 people live in the Abbeyfield Hotel Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre.

167 are from Syria, and eight are from Afghanistan.

Advertisement

Local man Michael Scally says the centre should return to its previous use:

Tags used in this article
Advertisement

Shannonside Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67

Download Shannonside App Today

Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus