Communities across the Shannonside region are being encouraged to consider accommodating refugees under a new government initiative.
Around 20 Syrian families are to be accommodated in towns and villages nationally under a community sponsorship programme.
It's hoped that dozens more will be able to settle in local areas which show an interest in opening their communities to refugees from abroad.
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The government is hoping to match families to suitable areas with a ready-made network already in place to help their integration.
Kevin O'Leary, is the community sponsorship lead with the Irish Red cross who are co-ordinating the programme, explains how the process works:
