From the kindness of the people to the beautiful scenery, spice bags and even the seagulls, I’ve fallen in love with the country that offered me shelter

Ksenia Samotiy moved to Dublin following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Photo: Gerry Mooney
It has been four years today since the war started, and nearly as long since I came to Ireland.
Some expected the war. Some did not. Either way, here we are – four years later – and the war is still going on.