Irish people encouraged to pledge a spare room as Ukraine crisis appeal continues 

Local militiaman Valery, 37, carries a child as he helps a fleeing family across a bridge destroyed by artillery, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine. Picture: AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti

As the war in Ukraine continues to rage on, people in Ireland are eager to offer assistance in any way they can.

Whether it is donating money and supplies or pledging a safe place for refugees arriving in Ireland, the outpouring of support from Irish people has been huge.