News - Refugees
21 local hotels and guesthouses housing Ukrainian refugees
There are six hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs in Roscommon accommodating Ukrainians, with 186 beds in them.
Apr 6, 2026 13:18
Surge in local properties receiving payments for accommodating refugees
The figures come following a parliamentary question by Clare TD Joe Cooney to the Minister for Justice.
Mar 21, 2026 09:26
Local refugees forced to stay in state accommodation because of rental crisis
At the October meeting of the Roscommon Integration Forum, two Roscommon gardai said ‘fake news and misinformation’ regarding refugees is an issue, particularly on social media.
Mar 16, 2026 07:42
Concern among Leitrim refugees about possible far-right protests
Some refugee children are increasingly going to primary school at a younger developmental stage because they can't get childcare.
Mar 11, 2026 13:38
Refugees spend an average of a year in Ballagh Eroc
The Department of Justice says 175 people live in the Abbeyfield Hotel Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre.
Feb 11, 2026 13:26
Almost 900 Ukrainians living in Roscommon homes this Christmas - as Bishop expresses 'solidarity' with refugees
They're staying in 280 houses around the county.
Dec 23, 2025 16:25
'A good news story' - Ballagh reacts as plans for more refugees turned down
The Abbeyfield Hotel currently accommodates around 192 refugees - but a planning application was lodged to increase capacity to 310.
Dec 18, 2025 07:38
Athlone councillors welcome High Court ruling on Lissywollen centre
The court overturned the Government's Section 181 order, which had allowed the controversial temporary accommodation centre for 1,000 refugees to be established.
Nov 9, 2025 14:07
Local senator calls for government to counteract misinformation around refugees
She warned that such narratives not only harm vulnerable people seeking safety but also undermine public trust in government institutions.
Sep 26, 2025 13:20
16-bedroom Rooskey property, previously earmarked for refugees, goes on sale
The Department of Migration recently turned down an offer to accommodate refugees in the property.
Jul 18, 2025 21:50
Public meeting in Roscommon over possible refugee centre
It's on Tuesday, July 22nd, at 8pm in the Coachman's Inn on Castle Street.
Jul 14, 2025 07:21
Roscommon town could become the next Ballaghaderreen - Eugene Murphy
It comes as planners consider whether to allow a Goff Street building become an asylum centre.
May 23, 2025 17:23
Feeling suicidal one of main issues refugees are facing in centres in Co. Roscommon
The county's Local Authority Integration Team has been holding weekly clinics with around 400 people living in six refugee centres.
May 23, 2025 13:43
Council previously refused local refugee housing over public safety concerns
Planning documents seen by Shannonside FM News state the proposal had the potential to endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard or obstruction of road users.
May 20, 2025 17:41Shannonside Newsletter
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