“It genuinely has been the best thing I’ve ever done.” “I just can’t put words on it,” he revealed. Any and all donations are gratefully welcomed.įrom his first days on the Rose tour to this next experience, Liam admitted that being a Rose Escort has been literally indescribable. For more information or to discuss a donation, contact Liam on 087 7438055. To help with this, Liam has opened a fundraising page online, and donations can be made directly by logging onto Īnyone who wants to donate medical supplies, such as sudocrem, calpol, nappies etc are also welcome to do so. It’s the fifth such trip undertaken by the Rose of Tralee Festival, and over the years, they have built up an incredible bond with many of the children in the area, who are still suffering the effects of the horrendous Chernobyl Nuclear tragedy.Īs well as his own unique skill set, Liam can rely on some advice from Dr Emily Hughes, the 2012 Longford Rose, who has travelled to Belarus on two occasions.įrom February 22 - 26, Liam and the other 19 volunteers from the Rose of Tralee Group will assist in providing nursing and general care to the children of Vesnova Mental Asylum and will exchange experience and help the Belarusian staff to develop and enhance their skills.Īs well as covering their own expenses, each volunteer is also asked to undertake some fundraising to help those in need. It is going to be tough and probably emotionally tough. I can’t really say I’m nervous because I kind of work in the area, but I know it’s going to be a completely different set of circumstances. “It was always something that was on the cards for me. “I work with people with intellectual disabilities, so there was no question about going,” he admitted. It is approximately 200 kilometres from Minsk, the capital of the Republic of Belarus.Ģ5-year-old Liam works at Teach Solas in Longford and is excited to throw himself into the experience. The nearest town is 14 kilometres away and is called Glusk. Vesnovo is located in the Mogilev Region of Belarus. Recent death notices and obituaries from Longford and County Longford Longford and County Longford Met Eireann Weather Forecast Read about the latest properties available in Longford and County LongfordĮnjoy our latest and up to date motoring review and news in Longford and County Longford Read all the latest Irish news and updates from around IrelandĬatch up on all the latest business news in Longford and County Longfordįind all the latest jobs vacancies and news in Longford and County Longfordįind whats happening in and around Longford and County LongfordĮnjoy our award winning photos and picture galleries taken in Longford and County Longford Keep up to date with the latest sports news
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