Cork mother named 2018 Carer of the Year
A Cork mother, whose son has a rare genetic condition, has been announced as the Carer of the Year.
Brenda O’Connell Barry from Charleville in Cork cares for her 4-year-old son Fionn who suffers from NACC1.
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SUBSCRIBEUpdate 2.07pm: A Cork mother, whose son has a rare genetic condition, has been announced as the Carer of the Year.
Brenda O’Connell Barry from Charleville in Cork cares for her 4-year-old son Fionn who suffers from NACC1.
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