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The Garda Commissioner says Gardai in Leitrim have been unable to find any witnesses who were reportedly stopped illegally in Dromahair on Friday night.   It was claimed that some local residents set up illegal checkpoints on approach roads into Dromahair, in the wake of rumours that refugees were en-route…

A large number of people turned out in the north Leitrim village of Dromahair last night to highlight their concerns over imminent arrival of 155 refugees to the town.       The event was organised by the ‘Concerned Dromahair Residents Association’ and attracted people from the town and surrounding…

A peaceful gathering of concerned citizens will take place in Dromahair in County Leitrim this evening to highlight the concerns that some residents have in relation to refugees being housed at a former hotel in the town. The organising group say that the arrival of the refugees is imminent. Tonight’s…

Concern has been expressed in Leitrim regarding the arrival of a significant number of refugees. The old Abbey Manor hotel in Dromahair is in the process of being refurbished in order to house up to 155 refugees. It’s thought that a mix of families with children and single men will…

The R 287 road between Carraroe and Dromahair is currently closed due to a minor accident.   There were no serious injuries, although there was some material damage, with oil spilled on the road.   The scene is currently being cleared, and it is expected the road will reopen shortly.