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Ukrainian Refugees Begin Arriving At Stradbally Estate To Be Housed In 'Winter Ready Accommodation'

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It's expected up to 950 refugees will be housed here

It's reported that a number of Ukrainian refugees have begun arriving at Stradbally Estate where “winter ready accommodation” is now complete.

The site, best known for hosting the Electric Picnic, will accommodate up to 950 people who will arrive on a phased basis over the next several weeks.

The site started receiving refugees on Monday.

By the end of this week the Department of Integration said that 100 refugees will be living on the site.

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