There is no clarity yet on whether the international protection applicants will be men, women or children.

Today's protest started outside Lidl  at Arm at 1pm before demonstrators marched down to The Square, where more speeches were given.

Officials from the Department of Integration are due to meet politicians within the next week to discuss the plans.

Locals had planned to march on Sunday calling for extra supports ahead of the arrival of International Protection applicants.

Up to 18 modular homes were delivered to Coole Village at 4am with HGVs blocking a local road in the area for several hours.

Locals have been criticising the lack of services in recent months following discussions around housing refugees in the town.

The Department of Integration has not yet responded to queries from politicians and media about the speculation.

Data published in the Irish Independent shows there are 822 Ukrainian refugees in state accommodation in Leitrim, along with 538 in Roscommon and 320 in Longford.