News - Refugees
Refugees to arrive in Castlerea apartments on June 7th - government senator
Officials from the Department of Integration are due to meet politicians within the next week to discuss the plans.
May 17, 2024 16:32
Fears Castlerea refugee protest has been hijacked by Far Right
Locals had planned to march on Sunday calling for extra supports ahead of the arrival of International Protection applicants.
May 17, 2024 13:44
Government disavows modular housing for refugees in local village
Up to 18 modular homes were delivered to Coole Village at 4am with HGVs blocking a local road in the area for several hours.
May 17, 2024 13:32
Local Senator calls for primary care centre for Ballaghaderreen
Locals have been criticising the lack of services in recent months following discussions around housing refugees in the town.
May 16, 2024 12:34
Protest outside Castlerea apartments amid rumours of refugee accommodation
The Department of Integration has not yet responded to queries from politicians and media about the speculation.
May 14, 2024 07:35
Leitrim councillor: Ukrainian refugees getting housing ahead of locals
Data published in the Irish Independent shows there are 822 Ukrainian refugees in state accommodation in Leitrim, along with 538 in Roscommon and 320 in Longford.
May 7, 2024 07:20
High Court rejects Council move to block Leitrim refugee accommodation
Local residents held protests in the village last November saying existing services would be stretched to the limit.
Apr 30, 2024 08:51
Modular housing for refugees proposed for Roscommon town
A process seeking expressions of interest for the provision of modular units for those fleeing the war in Ukraine began in November 2023.
Apr 16, 2024 17:42
Use of Longford B&B for asylum seeker centre questioned by local Councillor
According to the Department of Integration, the B&B will host 24 people consisting of families seeking International Protection.
Mar 28, 2024 07:47
Modular refugee housing ruled out for Boyle and Roscommon Town
But plans for 47 modular homes in Ballaghaderreen, for over 200 refugees, are still being considered.
Mar 22, 2024 07:48
Roscommon group officially formed to oppose modular homes for refugees
The group's chairperson has confirmed that a committee of ten people has now been formed as part of its efforts.
Mar 21, 2024 15:00
Retiring Sinn Féin councillor vows to continue his work for the party
The well-known Ballaghaderreen businessman recently announced his decision to step down as a councillor on health grounds after 20 years.
Mar 19, 2024 17:09
Ballaghaderreen businessman rejects 'dumping ground' claims
The claim was made by former councillor Michael Scally at a public meeting in the town last week.
Mar 19, 2024 13:40
Refugees unfairly blamed for lack of services in Ballaghaderreen says local businessman
Micheal Frain argues a lack of effective Government investment is putting a target on the back of international protection applicants.
Mar 4, 2024 17:16Shannonside Newsletter
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