Emergency services were alerted after the alarm was raised and the blaze was brought under control.

Róisín Cryan (28) from Ard Na Sí, Attyrory, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, was the partner of Mayo senior footballer Conor Loftus (29).

Two men, one in his late 20s and the other in his early 30s, were arrested in connection with the incident.

John Casserly (58) was found inside an apartment in Ballina. It is understood he was stabbed a number of times.

Two individuals, both males in their late 20s and early 30s, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested following reports of an incident of criminal damage in Mayo

A second man has been taken to University Hospital Mayo with injuries

The woman's family described the health service as "a shambles and a disgrace"

A number of speakers spoke of their concern over the makeup of the asylum seekers that are to be moved into the hotel

A child injured in the incident has since been discharged from hospital

The man is currently in a critical condition at Mayo University Hospital

The incident was brought to an end shortly after 10pm when armed gardaí forced entry to the building and arrested the man.

The incident took place at a business premises on Market Square in Ballina on Wednesday night