Rooskey man John Lannon, of Limerick-based NGO Doras, said the move would leave many Ukrainians homeless.

Under the initiative Ukrainian refugees would have to find either a rental property or take up the offer of a home pledged by members of the public.

The event has been organised with the support of Creative Ireland and will take place across the week in Grafton Court close to the Longford Shopping Centre.

A six week contract has been signed for glamping tents to be used at the Electric Picnic site in Stradbally, Co Laois.

The Department of Integation has confirmed tented accommodation will be provided for new arrivals fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Over 15,000 Ukrainian pupils are now attending schools nationally.

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

Music, dance, face painting, sports and Ukrainian food will be open to everyone.