The spirit and defiance of the Ukrainian people will be celebrated in Longford today.
The special event is taking place in Longford Town to celebrate Ukrainian Independence day.
The Country gained its sovereignty in 1991 on the break up of the Soviet Union.
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The event has been organised by the local Ukrainian community and will take place in the Temperance Hall.
There will be a wide range of events taking place from 1pm to 6pm including including live music, Ukrainian cuisine and crafts, a photo exhibition, an art workshop and entertainment for children.
Ukrainian Outreach support worker Anna Petrova says the last two years of war has brought a new meaning to the independence celebrations:
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