Tears of joy at Shannon Airport as host families collect Chernobyl children

There were emotional scenes at Shannon Airport today when 135 children arrived from Chernobyl affected areas.

Tears of joy at Shannon Airport as host families collect Chernobyl children
Fri, 23 Jun, 2017 - 22:13

By Ciara Phelan

There were emotional scenes at Shannon Airport today when 135 children arrived from Chernobyl affected areas.

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