Gardai unable to find witnesses to alleged illegal checkpoints in Dromahair
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…
Dromahair Residents defend decision to seek exclusive access to Community Engagement Team
A spokesperson for the Dromahair Concerned Citizens group says it was felt that having rival groups at last night’s meeting with the Community Engagement Team would be counter-productive. Fiona McPadden Speaking earlier to OceanFM news earlier this morning outlined how her group had requested the meeting and wanted to…
Local Election Candidate claims she was prevented for attending local meeting on refugee accommodation
Assurances have been provided that there will be no immediate arrival of refugees to the village of Dromahair due to a planning issue with the proposed facility where those arriving were due to be accommodated. A meeting took place last night between the local concerned Citizens Group and a…
Large numbers attend Dromahair event to highlight concerns over refugees
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…
Peaceful gathering planned to take place in Dromahair
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…
Large number of refugees to arrive in Dromahair in the coming weeks
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…
Carraroe to Dromahair road expected to reopen shortly
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.