Racket Hall

The protest outside the Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea has ended after 10 weeks

BREAKING: Appeal for Roscrea IPAS centre extension refused by An Coimisiún Plean...

PICTURES: Roscrea Garda Station protest blocks town centre

The Racket Hall, Roscrea

BREAKING: Planning for Roscrea IPAS centre extension refused

A large gathering of people attended a public meeting on Market Square in Roscrea last Friday, which was organised by local Councillor Shane Lee

Objection campaign mounted against Racket Hall development

The former Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea

Intense public demand for Roscrea hotel feasibility study

The former Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea

Racket Hall owners apply to add 60 bedrooms

The protest outside the Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea has ended after 10 weeks

Owners of Midlands hotel used for international protection accommodation intend ...

The former Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea

Racket Hall owners apply to add 60 bedrooms

BREAKING: Update on Roscrea 'community hotel' report publication

The for sale which appeared on the front of the hotel on Castle Street

Future of closed Roscrea hotel explored at public consultation session

The for sale which appeared on the front of the hotel on Castle Street

Ideas on Roscrea hotel's future sought by local authority

A 'For Sale' sign erected on the building in September of last year caused some concern in Roscrea

Roscrea Community Hotel decision expected this month

A scene from the 10 weeks of protests outside Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea at the start of last year . Photo: D. Keegan

Roscrea group plead for Minister to intervene on Racket Hall's future

Deputy Michael Lowry addressing a large group of protestors outside the Racket Hall Hotel last week

Lowry reflects on 'Roscrea's journey' since last election

Pictured above are the local members of Age Friendly Roscrea's very popular Rosie Greys choir who performed in Racket Hall Accommodation Centre for the residents. Photo: PJ Wright

Age Friendly Roscrea's Rosie Grey Choir and Ukulele group perform for Racket Hal...

Sale sign on Roscrea hotel heightens concerns among local people

Just a few of those attending the Big Sweep in Roscrea. Many more turned up after the photo was taken.

A great turnout for the Tidy Towns group's 'Big Sweep' in Roscrea
Over 70 completed a wonderful evening's work tidying the town
John O'Callaghan

Pictured right are Councillor Michael Smith and Mary Mullen, the local Chairperson of the Knockatallon Development Association, outside the community hotel in Monaghan

Twenty-four bedroom hotel envisaged for former hotel site in Roscrea

Pictured right are Councillor Michael Smith and Mary Mullen, the local Chairperson of the Knockatallon Development Association, outside the community hotel in Monaghan

Twenty-four bedroom hotel envisaged for former hotel site in Roscrea

The former Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea

Roscrea Community Action Group appeal to Minister Roderic O'Gorman

Residents of IPAS accommodation staged a play in the Racket Hall Hotel's ballroom and are pictured with local councillor, Michael Smith, during the performance

Roscrea's Africa Day at the Racket Hall: ‘Though you might be far from home, you...

'Listen to the people' was the message from Roscrea on Saturday as thousands filled the town centre for the local demonstration. Photo: PJ Wright

Roscrea Community Action Group gain momentum

Roscrea Tidy Towns volunteers together with volunteers from the Racket Hall International Protection Applicants, held a local litter pick . Photo: Dick Conroy

Roscrea always a 'welcoming town' says Tidy Towns Chairman

Roscrea very dedicated Tidy Towns team were joined by some of the new residents of the international protection centre at Racket Hall. Photo: PJ Wright

Roscrea Tidy Towns joined by new residents of Racket Hall

The protest outside the Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea has ended after 10 weeks

BREAKING: Protest at Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea ends after ten weeks

The protest outside the Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea has ended after 10 weeks

BREAKING: Roscrea Racket Hall protest ends

Community hotel model for Roscrea has 'great potential'

Roscrea woman and one of the organisers of the ongoing protest at the former Racket Hall Hotel, Maria Phelan, addresses a crowd of mostly women protestors the Garda Station last night. Photo PJ Wright

Women in Roscrea protest after alleged incident involving local mother and her c...
The women say they will repeat their demonstration outside the local Garda Station
Darren Keegan

Roscrea woman and one of the organisers of the ongoing protest at the former Racket Hall Hotel, Maria Phelan, addresses a crowd of mostly women protestors the Garda Station last night. Photo PJ Wright

PICTURES: Protesting women in Roscrea block Main Street outside Garda Station

Protestors are joined by local Independent Councillor, Shane Lee on Saturday morning, when the demonstration expanded to Roscrea town centre for two days. Photo: PJ Wright

Roscrea Community Action Group emerge from Racket Hall protest

The protest at the closure of Racket Hall Hotel has expanded to Market Square in Roscrea town centre. Photo: D. Keegan

Racket Hall protest expands to Roscrea town centre

Laois/Offaly Independent TD, Deputy Carol Nolan, addresses the Dáil's debate on immigration on Tuesday evening

Offaly TD stands over comments that garda response in Roscrea was 'choreographed...

Deputy McGrath pleads with Minister Roderic O'Gorman to visit Roscrea in the Dáil on Tuesday evening. Photo from Oireachtas TV

'Come to Roscrea' Mattie McGrath tells Minister Roderic O'Gorman

Laois/Offaly Independent TD, Deputy Carol Nolan, addresses the Dáil's debate on immigration on Tuesday evening

Roscrea Racket Hall Garda response "backfired" Carol Nolan tells the Dáil

The demonstration over the closure of the Racket Hall Hotel began three weeks ago on Thursday and protestors have remained ever present at the gates of the premises. Photo: Darren Keegan

Roscrea's Racket Hall protestors plan their path forward

There has been strong criticism of the Office of Public Works (OPW) refusal to permit commemorative events to be held inside the grounds of Roscrea Castle

Roscrea Civil War executions commemoration postponed

Reaction to Roscrea community hotel suggestion disappoints local Fianna Fáil Cou...

'Listen to the people' was the message from Roscrea on Saturday as thousands filled the town centre for the local demonstration. Photo: PJ Wright

Thousands march in Roscrea supporting Racket Hall protest

Protestors at Racket Hall in Roscrea keep warm at bonfires during the marathon protest in sub-zero conditions. Photo: D. Keegan

Right wing activists 'not welcome' at Roscrea protest march on Saturday

Deputy Michael Lowry addressing a large group of protestors outside the Racket Hall Hotel last week

Roscrea protest shows 'government is on the run with immigration policy' - Lowry

Local Councillor Shane Lee addresses a large crowd in the carpark of Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea. Photo: D. Keegan

ROSCREA LATEST: Racket Hall protestors will march from Castle to hotel

Cllr Seamus Morris

BREAKING: Nenagh Councillor plans to urge Council to cease cooperation with Depa...

Roscrea based Fianna Fáil local election candidate Cllr Michael Smith

ROSCREA: Local Councillor condemns "vicious messages" over Racket Hall protest s...

Members of the Garda Public Order Unit line the entrance to Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea. Photo: PJ Wright

ROSCREA LATEST: Major protest expected at Racket Hall tonight

Braving the freezing temperatures for a fourth consecutive night, protestors in Roscrea say they are steadfast and won't disband. Photo: D. Keegan

ROSCREA PROTEST: 'We're here for the long haul' - protestors pledge to remain at...

Ireland to move towards large-scale reception centres for asylum seekers

Protestors are assembled at the entrance to the Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea. Photo: D. Keegan

LATEST: Roscrea protests continue into third night

Protestors outside the Racket Hall Hotel. Photo: PJ Wright

PHOTOS: Roscrea protest continuing at Racket Hall Hotel

Protestors have bonfires in barrels mounted at the entrance to the hotel carpark

LATEST: Roscrea asylum seeker protest ongoing

Roscrea's Town First Masterplan will shape how the business and recreation heart of the town will evolve - Photo: D. Keegan

BREAKING: Roscrea protest planned against asylum seeker hotel accommodation

Many of the Ukrainian refugees are said to be distressed and traumatised on their arrival

BREAKING: Hotel in Tipperary to accept 160 international asylum seekers

Many of the Ukrainian refugees are said to be distressed and traumatised on their arrival

BREAKING: Roscrea hotel to accept 160 international asylum seekers

Pictured at the Age Friendly Roscrea party at the Racket Hall Hotel were Ann Spain, Margaret Maloney, Carmel Abbott, Ester Wymes with (at back) Mary Monahan and Breda Atkins. Photo P.J. Wright.

Age Friendly Roscrea enjoy their annual dinner

Host of local musicians in aid of wheelchair club

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