News - Lissywollen
Lissywollen accommodation High Court case adjourned until end of January
The case was mentioned in a remote sitting of the High Court this morning before Mr Justice Richard Humphries as part of the Planning and Environment list.
Dec 19, 2024 10:45
Mayor of Athlone calls for tented refugee development to be returned to greenfield site
Frankie Keena says the use of the site as refugee accommodation would have had wide ranging effects on local development plans.
Dec 17, 2024 17:27
State to concede legal challenge to Lissywollen refugee development
The challenge was brought over claims the Minister failed to adequately screen the project for potential environmental impacts.
Dec 17, 2024 13:36
Athlone protestors refute Government claims over damage to Lissywollen site
A statement from the Department states that during the disturbance, a member of the onsite security team was injured and one of the site's electrical blocks was damaged.
Dec 10, 2024 17:16
Anti Racism group condemn protest at Athlone Refugee accommodation
The Department of Integration wants to accommodate the refugees in Lissywollen - initially in tents and later in modular units, with the first group arriving late last week.
Dec 10, 2024 13:43
High Court action against Lissywollen refugee accommodation given go ahead for hearing this month
A Go Fund Me appeal to support the case that was set up by local councillors has reached close to €50,000.
Dec 3, 2024 17:38
Taoiseach promises more phased approach to placement of asylum seekers in communities
Simon Harris says it was ok for people to have views on the issue and an input into their own towns and villages.
Nov 26, 2024 12:47
Athlone Cllrs legal costs fundraiser reaches €20,000 in under 24 hours
Cllrs Frankie Keena, Aengus O'Rourke, John Dolan, Paul Hogan and Kevin 'Boxer' Moran released a joint statement yesterday stating their case is based on environmental grounds.
Nov 22, 2024 13:39
Athlone Cllrs taking legal action against refugee accommodation at Lissywollen
The councillors have also launched a fundraising appeal to help with legal costs.
Nov 21, 2024 17:13
24/7 protest ongoing at site in Athlone due to accommodate up to 1,000 refugees
The Department of Integration wants to accommodate the refugees in Lissywollen - initially in tents and later in modular units.
Nov 18, 2024 13:38Shannonside Newsletter
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