Around eighteen months ago there was a public meeting in Lisdoonvarna, where 90% of the people in attendance voted against plans for a Direct Provision centre being located in the town.

But fast-forward to now and there are 127 residents, 49 of them children, being accommodated in the King Thomond Hotel, and they've been warmly welcomed by locals.

But why was there a change in heart?

Our reporter Barry Whyte joined us to tell us more....