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Mayo County Council is appealing to those who have unoccupied properties to offer them as temporary homes for those fleeing war in Ukraine.

With a vast number of Ukrainians now resident in Athlone, the country's International Independence Day was acknowledged and celebrated in St Mary’s Hall on Wednesday evening where an attendance of some 230 people were entertained with excellent music, singing, dance, art and culture.

Local Councillors afforded their full support towards the Ukraine cause during the most recent sitting of the Athlone-Moate Municipal District.

A Ukrainian woman who has made her home in Galway spoke this week of her fears for her family following the Russian invasion of her native country.

A Ukrainian woman who has made her home in Galway spoke this week of her fears for her family following the Russian invasion of her native country.

Russia must cease its military actions in Ukraine and withdraw its troops from the country, while European countries must come together to negotiate a European peace settlement.

The Chernobyl disaster was a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred in 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. An explosion and fire released large quantities of radioactive particles into the atmosphere, which spread over much of the western USSR and Europe. 31 people died directly as a result of the accident.

Chernobyl children have Clarenbridge locals to thank for giving them a new ‘Home of Hope’ as part of Chernobyl Children International’s de-institutionalisation programme.

A Christmas fair will be held in Lough Lannagh Village, Castlebar on Saturday December 8 from 12pm to 6pm in aid of Chernobyl Children’s Project Castlebar branch. Large selection of local crafts, foods and gift ideas available to purchase. Come and have your picture taken in the Winter Wonderland.

The Annual Chernobyl Christmas Fair will be held in Lough Lannagh Village, Castlebar, on Saturday December 8.