A peaceful protest is planned in Castleblayney later this evening.
The protest is being called following concerns highlighted locally in relation to alleged plans for an IPAS centre.
It was being reported locally that the convent in the town would be used to house International Protection applicants.
Despite this, the Department of Justice confirmed this afternoon that the International Protection Accommodation Service has received no offer of accommodation in respect of Convent Building, Castleblaney, and the Department is not examining the property for use.
Those in attendance at this evening's protest will meet at the Glencarn Hotel at 7pm. Mary Byrne who is organising the peaceful protest told Northern Sound that people are worried and want answers:
