IPAS residents being transferred from Kerry to Sligo

IPAS residents being transferred from Kerry to Sligo

Author: OceanFM Ireland May 7, 2026 Duration: 7:38

A significant number of 160 IPAS residents who are being accommodated in Cahersiveen in Co Kerry are being moved to accommodation in Sligo. The IPAS residents were informed of the move by letter in the past few days, which has prompted a campaign in Cahersiveen to keep them where they are

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