The Courthouse in Cavan Town was lit up blue and yellow yesterday, to commemorate Ukrainian Independence Day on foot of a request by the Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr John Paul Feeley.
Members of the local Ukrainian community were invited to attend, as were representatives from Cavan County Local Development.
A short ceremony took place at 9 o'clock yesterday evening where the Ukrainian National Anthem was sung, and a representative of the Ukrainian community thanked the people of Cavan for their hospitality during this period of immense tragedy and upheaval for the Ukrainian people.
Cllr Feeley, expressed the solidarity of the people of Cavan with the people of Ukraine and acknowledged the great stress and pain they have experienced.
He also acknowledged the efforts of the staff of Cavan County Council and Cavan County Local Development in ensuring refugees from Ukraine have access to accommodation and services during their time here.
