Ukrainian refugees speak of relief to get temporary homes in Millstreet

“You have no idea how very grateful we are for what you have done for us. I don’t know how long myself and my mother-in-law will be here, but while we are, we want to work and pay our way and not just sit around in your Irish hospitality.”

Interior designer Vera Ruban and her mother-in-law Hanna Veselska from Gostomel, Kyiv, are relieved to be safe in the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

Vera Ruban always knew the day would come when she would have to flee Ukraine.

And while the 31-year-old interior designer is currently safe in Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, Co Cork, she is convinced Ukraine will win the war and she will get to return to her native land.