'These men didn’t just work with us, they became part of the family': The Irish farmers bringing aid to Ukraine

Travelling through France, Germany, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia on their way to Ukraine
'These men didn’t just work with us, they became part of the family': The Irish farmers bringing aid to Ukraine

Ambulance drivers travelling to Ukraine Darach Powell from Clonmel and Roger O’Byrne from Kilmacthomas. Picture: Mary Browne

Farm families across four counties have pooled their efforts and donated 18 jeeps, an ambulance, 32 generators, thermal clothing, and emergency medical supplies to deliver in person to families in need in war-torn Ukraine this weekend.

The humanitarian mission involves dozens of dairy, tillage, and drystock farm families across Tirlán Co-op’s West Waterford, South Tipperary, East Cork, and North Wexford local advisory committees and is supported by businesses.

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