The roof came off the animal-shed, went up in the air and then landed on top of their temporary home in Brusna. 

The HSE have confirmed that work will begin on the new Primary Care Centre in January.

Mary Lou McDonald says international protection centres would only be put in affluent areas, with enough capacity and services to support them.

Sources say foul play cannot be ruled out.

Four fire brigades and local Gardaí were at the scene when the fire broke out shortly before 8pm.

Three fire brigades are at the scene, while gardai are also there. 

Sinn Féin TD and general election candidate Claire Kerrane says the accommodation of immigrants has been badly mishandled.

The historic building is the cathedral church of Achonry, which is set to amalgamate with the Diocese of Elphin.