News - Refugees
Taoiseach says no decision made regarding potential local sites for asylum seekers
Reports stated the plans include prefab units for 200 people at the former Columb Military Barracks in Mullingar and space for 400 people at a site in Athlone according to the Irish Independent.
May 30, 2024 13:59
Sites in Athlone and Mullingar earmarked to house asylum seekers
According to the Irish Independent the plans include prefab units for 200 people at a former military barracks in Mullingar and space for 400 at a site in Athlone.
May 30, 2024 07:39
Concerns raised over potential housing of refugees in Edgeworthstown
However, in a statement issued to Shannonside FM News, the Department of Integration have confirmed today that no contract has been signed for the use of the building.
May 28, 2024 13:50
Families to be housed in Castlerea refugee accommodation
13 families will be housed in the Riverwalk apartments from mid-June.
May 28, 2024 07:51
Drumshanbo employer says treatment of Ukrainian refugees locally is not acceptable
The Lough Allen Hotel has been accommodating 170 Ukrainian refugees for over two years.
May 27, 2024 17:08
Meeting to take place today to discuss plans for refugees in Castlerea
52 international protection applicants will be housed in the Riverwalk apartments from June 7th - despite protests recently.
May 27, 2024 12:27
20 refugees move into former Athlone nursing home
Those who moved into the centre today were two fathers, five mothers and 13 children.
May 24, 2024 19:59
Calls to reopen former Athlone nursing home used for refugees
Up to 60 international protection applicants are set to be housed in the former Stella Maris nursing home in Baylough.
May 24, 2024 13:05
Minister says must be better communication around the housing of refugees
Minister Heather Humphreys was speaking ahead of a visit to Castlerea earlier today where she opened the new An Chistin Food Hub.
May 23, 2024 17:21
Fine Gael councillor seeks delay to closure of Drumshanbo refugee centre
There are concerns the sudden closure will badly affect refugees who work or go to school in the area.
May 21, 2024 07:36Shannonside Newsletter
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