Josephine Stroker from the Leitrim Volunteer Centre says the local Ukrainian Community want to thank the Irish people for their care at tomorrow's event.

The Bistro has been closed today but is reopening this afternoon to host a support service for Kateryna.

3,000 Ukrainian refugees are currently living in the Shannonside region according to figures from the start of the month.

The Offer A Home scheme was officially launched late last year

The local TD wants more communication with the Department of Integration and communities over the housing of asylum seekers.

The €50 million Community Recognition Fund has been allocated across all local authorities based on the number of new arrivals located there.

The historic building has been left derelict since services were transferred in 2013.

The former psychiatric hospital is located on a large campus on the outskirts of Mullingar town