News - Ukrainian refugees
Almost 4,300 Ukrainians living in the Shannonside region after fleeing war
North Roscommon has the highest number of people in emergency accommodation.
Feb 20, 2026 07:19
Westmeath Council in talks to buy former Franciscan Friary in Athlone
The Franciscans left the town in January 2023, ending a presence of nearly 800 years.
Sep 28, 2025 12:19
Opposition to plans for refugee accommodation at Donamon Castle
Public meeting tonight following approach from Department of Integration.
Oct 21, 2024 17:29
Ukrainian refugees seeking new accommodation in Longford
Shannonside FM News understands Ukrainian families based at the Longford Arms Hotel will leave their accommodation at the end of this month.
Aug 22, 2024 13:21
Leitrim candidate criticises treatment of Ukrainian refugees in Drumshanbo
The Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo has been home to 170 Ukrainians for over two years but they were told they would have to leave at the end of this month.
May 20, 2024 14:54
Ukrainian refugees may face time limit on State accommodation
Under the initiative Ukrainian refugees would have to find either a rental property or take up the offer of a home pledged by members of the public.
Oct 24, 2023 09:30
Almost 50 Longford property owners respond to Ukraine housing call
The Offer A Home scheme was officially launched late last year
Jun 7, 2023 08:32
82% of hotels in Leitrim used to accommodate asylum seekers and refugees
Earlier this week almost a third of hotel beds outside of Dublin are being used as State accommodation.
Apr 1, 2023 08:47
'Justice for Ukraine' event to take place in Longford this evening
The remembrance ceremony in St Mel's Cathedral will mark 1 year since the invasion of Ukraine.
Feb 24, 2023 12:10
200 modular homes to be ready for Ukrainians by April welcomed by local TD
Jan 22, 2023 08:48
25 properties offered to Longford Council to house Ukrainian refugees
A tax-free recognition payment of €800 per month is available for properties used to house those arriving from Ukraine.
Jan 17, 2023 13:38
Ireland is now home to over 70,000 Ukrainian refugees
The issue of finding accommodation for people fleeing here from Ukraine is still proving to be a huge challenge
Jan 3, 2023 17:05
Public meeting to be held over modular housing plans at Longford greyhound stadium
The proposal was initially discussed at a meeting of Longford M.D.
Dec 1, 2022 13:30
Athlone to welcome almost 200 Ukrainians this month
They will arrive in two groups.
Oct 19, 2022 13:05Shannonside Newsletter
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