42 Ukrainian families moved into Rathdowney in December 2023.
A Laois community is being praised for embracing 42 Ukrainian families into its town.
Councillor John King believes the project in Rathdowney where modular homes were built for Ukrainian refugees, is a success two and a half years on.
He is an advocates of the initiative, that involves children attending the local schools and English classes.
The Fine Gael rep says they integrated well into the community:
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