Carlow student 'overwhelmed' to be back on Irish soil after fleeing Ukraine

Racheal's family welcome her home. Picture: Christiana Diyaolu/Twitter

Racheal's family welcome her home. Picture: Christiana Diyaolu/Twitter

Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 07:45
Steve Neville

An Irish student, whose story captured the attention of the nation, has landed safely in Ireland after fleeing Ukraine.

Racheal Diyaolu, 19, flew in from Frankfurt on Thursday night following an arduous journey from Sumy in eastern Ukraine.

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