Tag: Ukraine
In Pictures: Laois primary school comes together to raise funds for...
A Laois primary school came together and raised almost €400 in aid of those impacted by the war in Ukraine recently.
Scoil Bhrìde, Mountrath, held...
Invite extended by Laois Chamber for Ukrainian refugees to attend Laois...
Laois Chamber are inviting Ukrainian refugees who have relocated to Laois and surrounding counties to visit the upcoming Laois Jobs Fair.
This takes place tomorrow...
Laois Councillor calls for vacant bank buildings to be used as...
A Laois County Councillor has called for vacant bank branches to be turned into emergency accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.
Cllr Padraig Fleming made the call...
Fr Paddy: The Strangest Dream
Tanks in the city streets of Ukraine. Blocks of flats on fire. Wrecked and burnt-out trucks, twisted metal and shattered windows.
Small groups of cold...
War in Ukraine: Information event in Portlaoise for new arrivals and...
Information evening for the new Ukrainian community in Laois
Laois-Offaly TD and Junior Minister Sean Fleming, local peace commissioner John O'Neill, members of An Garda...
In Pictures: Laois schools come together as humanitarian convoys heads for...
Laois schools have come together to make a massive donation to a humanitarian convoy which set off for the Ukrainian border yesterday.
Mark Martley of...
Newly settled Ukrainians invited to establish network and make connections in...
Ukrainian people who have recently settled in Laois are being invited to establish a network and make connections.
Portlaoise Parish are hosting a coffee afternoon...
‘The sound of bombs was chilling’ – Ukrainian mam and daughter...
A Ukrainian mother and daughter are adjusting to life 3,000km away from their home after managing to escape the war following the Russian invasion.
Iryna...
Laois mammy set to head to Ukrainian border to help with...
A Laois mother of three is set to head off across the continent next week to join the humanitarian effort on the Ukrainian border...
Portarlington Rugby Club holding reception for Ukrainian community
Various communities across Ireland are doing what they can to help Ukraine at their current time of incredible difficulty and tomorrow in Portarlington, the...
Laois business man and local GAA clubs organise Ukrainian relief appeal
A Laois businessman and a number of local GAA clubs have come together to launch a Ukrainian relief appeal.
Ger Hyland of Hyland Transport has...
Former Laois-based doctor involved in a massive humanitarian fundraiser for Ukraine
A former Laois-based doctor is involved in a massive humanitarian campaign that has been launched in response to the war in Ukraine.
Kateryna Kachurets, who...
Laois community rallies to send supplies to Ukraine
When there's a war raging on the far side of the continent, there's a certain sense of helplessness in this part of the world.
But...
Laois County Council to fly Ukrainian flag and light up in...
Laois County Council is to light up in the national colours of Ukraine this evening in support of the country following the Russian invasion.
A...
Rosenallis-based Ukrainian among those to travel home to assist war effort
A Ukrainian man who had been working in Rosenallis is among those who have travelled back to their home country to join the war...