A local priest has urged the community in Drumshanbo to continue to support Ukrainian families affected by the withdrawal of their accommodation in the town.
The Lough Allen Hotel has been home to 170 Ukrainians for over two years, but they've been told to leave in less than two weeks time.
The Department of Integration has decided to close the centre at the end of May as it has a significant number of vacancies.
There are calls for the closure of the centre in Drumshanbo to be delayed by at least a month.
There are concerns the sudden closure will badly affect refugees who work or go to school in the area.
Local Priest Fr Frankie Murray says it is vital that we see these people as fellow human beings:
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