Ukrainian refugees to arrive at Millstreet Arena from tonight

It comes as Millstreet's Green Glens Arena in Cork, which could accommodate up to 300 refugees, is set to open this week. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Millstreet Arena is to begin accepting and accommodating displaced Ukraine nationals from Wednesday evening.

It is understood that between 50 and 70 people will be sent to the Cork facility in the first wave but numbers are set to increase significantly in the coming days.