The Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo has been home to 170 Ukrainians for over two years but they were told they would have to leave at the end of this month.

A process seeking expressions of interest for the provision of modular units for those fleeing the war in Ukraine began in November 2023.

Inna fled to Ireland from Kyiv in January of last year and secured employment here before Christmas, after a 10-month job hunt.

Figures have been released by the CSO up to the 4th of February.

Leitrim had the highest amount of Ukrainian pupils enrolled with 420 in schools locally.

Those who host Ukrainians can receive the Accommodation Recognition Payment, a tax-free payment of €800 per month.

Sandy Sheerin formed 'Red Shed', an animal welfare organisation focusing on rescue and education.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at a former convent in Lanesboro at around 9 o'clock last night.