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.

It comes after hundreds attended a protest in the town following an alleged assault on a teenager.

The force has said there is a significant amount of misinformation online about the incident. 

It follows a candle-lit vigil held yesterday where hundreds of people attended.

Ballaghaderreen Concerned Citizens organised this protest after the teenager was allegedly attacked in the town last Friday morning.