Locals in Waterford aim to make Syrians feel at home in Ireland

Locals in Waterford are setting up a programme of events to help Syrian families feel part of Irish society. 

Locals in Waterford aim to make Syrians feel at home in Ireland

The Déise Refugee Response Group held a public meeting where people suggested ways that Syrian families, who have been relocated here due to war, can feel a “sense of inclusiveness”.

“These families’ efforts to overcome the many obstacles and hurdles put in their way (through no fault of their own) deserves, at the very least, our compassion, patience and kindness but most of all action to help,” read a statement by the group.

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