There is growing concern that students may not have anywhere to live when the new college term begins this autumn.

The President of the Student's Union at TUS Athlone is expressing concern over the struggle to find student accommodation in the town.

Students and parents are worried they won't be able to source a house for the next academic year.

The accomodation crisis will see many students in Ireland struggling to find anywhere to rent come this September

Niall Naughton was elected this week to the role recently.

The Roscommon man takes over from Aine Daly who worked in the role across the pandemic.

The project will see over 150 residential units constructed in Athlone.

The courses are online and are free to all successful applicants at Level 6 while level 7 to 9 receive 90% funding for employed applicants