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# Ballaghaderreen

'They're just regular young people like us' - Teens scoop top prize for welcome given to Syrian refugees

A group of teenagers in Ballaghaderreen have won a top prize at the Foróige Citizenship Awards for their efforts at welcoming Syrian refugees to their town.

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May 7th 2017, 10:00 PM

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"An emergency measure" - Ballaghaderreen refugees to eventually be integrated across Ireland

The Abbeyfield Hotel has been selected to house some 240 refugees, mostly of Syrian extraction.

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Jan 6th 2017, 4:48 PM