News - Refugees
Over 730 offers of accommodation for Ukrainian refugees made locally
Over 2 million refugees have fled the country following the Russian invasion.
Mar 10, 2022 17:36
Castlerea bus firm to undertake special refugee mission in Ukraine
The local bus company hope to begin their journey next week.
Mar 9, 2022 17:16
Second attempt to evacuate Ukrainian civilians will begin this morning
The 'humanitarian corrider' will remain open until tonight.
Mar 6, 2022 09:32
EU gives green light for Ukranian refugees to take up residency
This comes as Russia declares a ceasefire in two areas of Ukraine to allow civilians to evacuate.
Mar 5, 2022 08:37
Local MEP to turn constituency office into refugee housing
Works will take place next week to install beds, kitchen units and showers at the Castlerea office
Mar 4, 2022 12:39
Shannonside communities asked to consider accommodating refugees
It is hoped they will match families to suitable areas.
Jul 27, 2021 12:48
Longford County Council to meet family of Syrian refugees over living conditions in local authority housing
Longford County Council is to meet with the family of resettled refugees at the centre of a controversy over living conditions they're facing in
Jan 28, 2021 07:52
Controversy over living conditions facing two refugee families in Longford described as psychological warfare
The father of one of the families at the centre of a controversy over living conditions facing two refugee families in Longford has compared the
Jan 27, 2021 13:03
Longford TD backs local authority following criticisms of living conditions facing two families of Syrian refugees
A local TD has moved to support Longford County Council following criticism over the living conditions facing two families of Syrian refugees housed in local
Jan 26, 2021 17:36
Planning board decides no extra permission required to accommodate refugees in Ballinamore
An Bord Pleanala has ruled that the accommodation of refugees at an apartment block in Ballinamore did not require any additional planning permission. The Planning
Jan 19, 2021 16:47
Over eighty refugees to take up accommodation at Ballaghaderreen EROC later this month
The Irish Refugee Protection Programme has confirmed that 86 Syrian refugees are expected to be transferred to the Ballaghaderreen EROC centre this month. While a
Dec 1, 2020 15:16
New system proposed to accommodate asylum seekers
The Minister responsible for Direct Provision says it's important we have a dignified system for asylum seekers. An expert group led by Catherine Day
Oct 21, 2020 15:35Shannonside Newsletter
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