That's according to the CEO of Irish Rural Link.
Transport, broadband and isolation are among the issues faced by Ukrainian refugees living in rural Ireland.
That's according to the CEO of Irish Rural Link, Seamus Boland, who says those fleeing the war are struggling to adjust to life in isolated areas.
33,000 displaced Ukrainians are expected to arrive in Ireland by the end of May.
The Offaly man says a wide range of services must be made available for refugees:
Over 90 Exhibitors Set For Live Well Expo In Laois
The event takes place next Wednesday.
Trump Only Focused On Own Agenda - Former Army Ranger
US President Donald Trump is claiming the conflict in Iran could end in two to three weeks.
Taylor Swift Wax Figure Unveiled In Ireland
It took 9 months to design.
Artemis II Crew Sets Record Distance In Historic Moon Mission
The four astronauts are taking part in a test flight.
A Westmeath Student Accused Of Laundering Almost €200,000
He is being charged with the possession of criminal proceeds.
Storm Dave Set To Arrive In Midlands On Saturday
Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are included in a Status Yellow wind warning from 3pm to midnight on Saturday.
Offaly TD Backs Grants To Tackle Housing Crisis And Boost Town Centres
Grant of up to €135,000 aims to turn empty space above shops into housing.
Concerns Raised Over Eating Disorder Treatment Waiting Lists
80 people are currently on waiting lists across the country.
Holidaymakers Urged To Book Early Amid Fuel Supply Fears
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary worries about jet fuel supplies running out.
Live Register Figures On The Rise In The Midlands
The figure grew the highest in Offaly.
PHOTOS: Mullingar Carers Concert
The event was held in the Greville Arms Hotel on Tuesday night.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Westmeath Burglary
The incident took place in Athlone.
HSE Urges Midlands Patients To Use Injury Units Over Easter
Patients with non-life-threatening injuries are encouraged to attend Injury Units.
Around €10k of Cannabis And Cocaine Seized In Laois
The roads policing unit made the discovery after stopping a Volkswagen Golf on the M7.
Irish Farmers Warn Not Enough Gov Action On Fuel Costs
Agri-diesel prices have surged over 50 % in recent weeks.
Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Road Safety Campaign In Place
Gardai say Bank holiday weekends are the busiest periods.
CAP Changes Could Jeopardise Farm Incomes - IFA
IFA's President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman is voicing concern over proposed changes.
Niall Horan Tickets On Sale At 10am
The Mullingar man will play three nights at Dublin's 3Arena.
€7m Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
The drugs were discovered at a property in Athy.
Enterprise Minister Welcomes Creation of 400 Jobs
Manna Air Delivery is creating positions across their Irish and US operations.
