Leitrim's former 'Abbey Manor Hotel' in Dromahair has been given the green light to house 155 asylum seekers.
The High Court's rejected Leitrim County Council's move to block the development - and says work can 'go ahead'.
Local residents held protests in the village last November saying existing services would be stretched to the limit.
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However Local Labour party candidate Bernie Linnane believes the community will now rally round the new arrivals.
