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Events across Ireland mark Ukraine Independence Day

It has been 31 years since the country gained independence from Moscow
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

15.00 24 Aug 2022


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Events across Ireland mark Ukr...

Events across Ireland mark Ukraine Independence Day

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

15.00 24 Aug 2022


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Independence day parades for Ukraine are taking place around Ireland and Europe.

It has been 31 years since the country gained independence from the Moscow-controlled Soviet Union.

Meanwhile, Wednesday also marks six months since the Russian invasion began.

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Events to mark indepence have been banned in Ukraine itself, for fear of Russia targeting events of patriotism.

Here is where events are taking place across Ireland:

Dublin

GPO: Independence Day Parade @ 5.30pm

Airfield Estate: Ukrainian people who recently moved to Ireland are invited to visit for free

Galway

Independence March in Eyre Square @ 12pm

Cork

Independence Day Celebration at Fitzgerald's Park @ 3pm

Kilkenny

Independence Day Celebration at The Parade @ 5pm

Wexford

Independence Day Celebration at Astro Active, Enniscorthy @ 2pm

Louth

Independence Day Celebration at The Lisdoo, Newry Road @ 3pm

Limerick

Rally at Arthur's Quay Park @ 2pm

Mayo

Concert and food at The Towers Bar and Restaurant, Westport @ 4pm

Kerry

Concert at the Great Southern Killarney Hotel @ 4pm

Westmeath

Concert at St Mary's Hall, Athlone @ 7pm

A Ukrainian flag was also unveiled at a ceremony in Brussels, as Ukraine makes strides towards European Union membership.

Main image: A Ukrainian flag is projected on to the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium. Picture via @vonderleyen on Twitter

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