Refugee background checks highlighted at Donegal JPC meeting


A Donegal County Councillor has highlighted what he says are the conflicting reports in the media on the background checks carried out on those seeking international protection in Ireland. Bundoran councillor Michael McMahon raised the matter at the recent Donegal County Joint Policing Committee meeting. He asked if the Gardaí are aware of everybody that […]

Department relaunches bid for refugee accommodation


THE Department of Integration has recommenced its trawl for refugee accommodation in Donegal following a pause in the wake of the Creeslough tragedy. Donegal County Council contacted Minister Roderic O’Gorman in October to ask that its personnel be allowed to focus on the response to the blast which killed ten people. But reacting to a […]

Hotelier responds to criticism for closing hotel to accommodate refugees


THE owner of a hotel that is being prepared for Ukrainian refugees says he would have had to close anyway due to rising costs. Colm Bonner, proprietor of The Viking House Hotel in Kincasslagh, has faced a barrage of online criticism since announcing on Sunday that it is to close. The 12-bedroom Viking House, which was once […]

1,300 Ukrainian refugees now living across Donegal


THERE are now more than 1,300 Ukrainian refugees in Donegal who have fled the conflict in their home country. Many of them are women and children and have come to the county with nothing. This week we spoke to the Donegal Local Development Committee (DLDC) and The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), two […]

Hundreds in Donegal pledge accommodation for fleeing Ukranians


OVER 300 people in Donegal have offered to house Ukranian war refugees, the Red Cross has revealed. An overwhelming outpouring of generosity has seen families and homeowners all over Ireland make space in preparation for those fleeing the horror taking place in Ukraine. The Irish Red Cross is managing a portal where people can offer […]