Around 40 people attended a protest against housing refugees at the former convent last Friday.
Ukrainian refugees have begun moving into a former midlands convent.
25 women and children arrived at the former Sisters of Mercy Convent in Kilcormac yesterday evening, at around 7pm.
A further 15 are expected to arrive before the weekend.
Around 40 people attended a protest against housing refugees at the former convent last Friday.
Independent Councillor John Leahy says the site will primarily accommodate women and children:
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