Fundraising Ruth named ‘Mum of the Year’

Ireland’s number one mum is Ruth Russell, whose brave little girl Alanna died last December.

Her husband Keith and daughter, Fate, nominated Ruth for the title in the Woman’s Way Mum of the Year as they felt she did not get enough praise for her charity work.

Ruth, who has three surviving children, was told she won the top award for her dedication to fundraising and caring for her daughter.