A silent procession was organised by a group opposed to the possible setting up of a centre for asylum seekers at the former Connemara Gateway Hotel in the village.
Residents are frustrated with the department over what they say is a lack of communication regarding plans for the former hotel.
Its about time, people stood up and be counted
I wonder how many of those people's families benefitted from money sent home by Oughterard emigrants. Hypocrisy alive and well - Is anyone shouting stop yet?
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