Four communities, including Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Clones and Ballybay are identified as areas which have welcomed "high levels of new arrivals".

92% of people hosting Ukrainians have had a positive experience.

Cavan remains the area with the most amount of students enrolled compared to Monaghan

Using the 19th century "It came upon a midnight clear" hymn as a theme, the bishops said it has a "timely message for us amidst the conflicts in Israel and Gaza and Ukraine.

The homes were pledged in response to the outbreak of war in Ukraine.

The local authority is still receiving pledges under the scheme.

The song, originally written by Phil Coulter 40 years ago, tells the story of a couple who escape from the Troubles and there are many parallels with the current situation facing Ukrainians today.

Monaghan County Council has been notified that all applications have been successful, and work will soon commence on these projects.