News - Refugees
800 refugees housed in non-residential buildings across Shannonside Northern Sound region
Non-residential buildings refer to locations not specifically designed to house people such as former office or retail units.
Nov 30, 2022 13:14
Over 2,000 Ukranian refugees now living in Shannonside region
More than half of the refugees in this region are living in County Leitrim.
Nov 16, 2022 12:41
Several local groups to receive funding to help integrate asylum seekers and refugees
The money is part of a significant fund for dozens of groups across the country.
Nov 1, 2022 13:40
Ex-senior Defence Forces chief feels local barracks should not accommodate refugees
The Government is under pressure to find additional sites to accommodate refugees.
Oct 26, 2022 13:18
Concern over tented refugee accommodation in Athlone
The tented village is set to open today.
Sep 20, 2022 07:23
Former local care home operator urges Minister for Older People to apologise
It follows comments made by Minister Mary Butler that some operators appear to be closing their current businesses in favour of accommodating refugees.
Sep 1, 2022 18:05
Minister concerned over reports nursing homes closing to house refugees
Older Person's Minister Mary Butler says some operators appear to be closing their current businesses in favour of accommodating Ukrainian refugees.
Aug 31, 2022 17:22
Over 45,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Ireland since Russia's invasion
A number of refugees have to move again to allow college students to move back into their accommodation.
Aug 28, 2022 12:33
Former local care home reopens to house Ukrainian Refugees
The Department is currently in the process of contacting property owners across the country who operate or have accommodation suitable to house refugees.
Aug 24, 2022 13:31
Leitrim home to majority of locally settled Ukrainian refugees
Nationally there are now over 48,000 Ukrainians settled in Ireland who fled the conflict.
Aug 19, 2022 17:47Shannonside Newsletter
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