A Ukrainian woman living in Cavan says marking Ukrainian Independence Day will be difficult for those living as refugees in Ireland.
Today celebrates 31 years since the country broke free from the Soviet Union, and also 6 months since the start of the Russian invasion.
Parades for Ukraine are taking place around Ireland and Europe today, in place of events in the country itself.
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Gatherings have been banned there for fear of Vladimir Putin's army targeting any attempts to show patriotism.
Natasha Murdock has lived in Ireland for a number of years and has integrated into Irish culture, but says it'll be harder for people like her parents who left because of the war.
