Ukraine gives highest honour for Irishwoman

AN Irishwoman whose charity has helped thousands of seriously ill children in the wake of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster has been awarded Ukraine’s highest humanitarian award.

The Ukrainian Ambassador, Sergi Reva, told those gathered at an event in Cork city yesterday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, that his President Viktor Yanukovych signed a decree yesterday morning conferring the Order of Princess Olga on Fiona Corcoran, the founder of the Greater Chernobyl Cause.

A visibly moved Ms Corcoran said she would accept the award on behalf of all who have worked with the charity over the years.