President Michael D Higgins has thanked the Irish public for welcoming thousands of Ukrainians into communities nationwide.
In his St. Patrick's Day message, President Higgins also urged Irish people to stand in solidarity with those who have fled conflict in their homeland.
Today marks the start of the St. Patrick's Festival, with the people across the world celebrating our national day.
President Higgins says the people of Ukraine must remain foremost in our minds.
