It could be years before Ukraine becomes a full member.

The sports equipment was successfully delivered to St Tiarnach's National School, Clones and St. Joseph's, Knockatallon, last week.

Brendan Smith says Fianna Fáil has taken a "very strong line" on Russian aggression, going back almost a decade and a half.

'We invite the international business community to follow this example by withdrawing completely from Russia and relocating their businesses in Ukraine'

'His address will mark 50 years since Ireland joined the European Community'

A fundraiser has been set on Facebook, with already more than €1,500 raised for the cause.

The figure is considerably higher in Co Cavan, where with 143 Ukrainian pupils are in schools.