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The 30 Belarusian children and their two translators being hosted by Galway families this summer recently enjoyed an activity day as part of their month-long break in Galway.

There was joy for two little girls and their Kilkenny host families as they were reunited last Sunday, following the mix up that saw the girls left behind in Belarus two weeks ago.

If you haven’t been to a Clive Barnes gig — now is your chance and be assured that this is an opportunity not to be missed.

A special Orthodox liturgy service for the Chernobyl children will be held on Sunday June 19 at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, at 2pm.

While one group of children from Chernobyl arrived to a warm welcome in Kilkenny this week, there was bitter disappointment for two little girls and their host families, as the girls were left behind in Belarus.

The Mary Slattery Memorial Cycle took place this June Bank Holiday Weekend raising unprecedented funds for Chernobyl children in Kilkenny for the summer.

It was smiles and hugs all round on Monday as children from the Chernobyl-affected regions arrived at the Ormonde Hotel to be welcomed by members of the Chernobyl Kilkenny Outreach Group and their Kilkenny host families.

President Mary McAleese paid a very special 'Chernobyl 25 - Ceremony of Hope' tribute to 25 of the top volunteers who have dedicated themselves selflessly to improving the lives of so many across areas worst affected by the world's worst nuclear disaster.

The 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster was remembered in Kilkenny in more ways than one this week but probably the most enjoyable event of the commemorations was a concert hosted in the Set in aid of Chernobyl children’s summer camps.

An Easter bazaar and cake sale will take place on Saturday April 23 in St Anne's Boxing Club, James Street Car Park, Westport.