Niall Donohoe, from Kilnaleck, says he was moved to tears by the gratitude of the Ukrainians fleeing war.

A Garda spokesperson told Northern Sound News that no further information on the operation is available at this time as investigations continue.

He appeared in Court earlier.

The dogs were removed from the site.

The case was mentioned before the Court of Appeal today.

He was also banned from teaching for a minimum of 15 years.

He passed away on Tuesday.