Special Report On Lisdoonvarna Direct Provision Centre – 27/04/18

Morning Focus continued the series on Lisdoonvarna by meeting some of those who have been working to welcome asylum seekers into Lisdoonvarna.

Clare FM’s Fiona Cahill has been speaking with members of a group called LINKS Lisdoonvarna.

The group has been holding events such as coffee mornings for everyone in the community, and in particular the asylum seekers.

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They say they’re looking to help with integration, but also address issues like rural isolation and loneliness.

Fiona spoke with three of their members – Nicole Pennekamp, Anneli Vaughan and first Theresa O’Donoghue.