Tralee's John Mitchels GAA Sports Complex to accommodate Ukrainian refugees

Three hotels and a hostel in Kerry are already housing refugees after they entered agreements with IPPS — the agency handling accommodation for refugees

The sports hall at John Mitchels GAA grounds in  Tralee will be used for for overnight accommodation for Ukraunian refugees “in the event of no hotel beds being available”. Picture: Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus LTD

The John Mitchels GAA Sports Complex in Tralee has been placed on standby as a centre for short-term accommodation for Ukrainian refugees, it has been confirmed.

A spokesman for Kerry County Council said agreement has been reached with council management which is co-ordinating transport and other services for refugees to use the sports hall for overnight accommodation “in the event of no hotel beds being available”.