27 brilliant photos of the Children from Chernobyl visiting Derry and the North West in 2006

Hundreds of families across Ireland, including many in Derry, Tyrone and Donegal, have hosted children from the Chernobyl region in their homes since the nuclear plant disaster near the city of Pripyat in April 1986. There is a Foyle and Inishowen Chernobyl Children’s International branch locally.

The Children of Chernobyl programme brought young Ukrainians to the North West each summer, creating a meaningful cultural exchange between visiting families and communities across Ireland.

1. Christy Kees and Anne Doherty with some of the group who visited Killybegs

Christy Kees and Anne Doherty with some of the group who visited Killybegs. Photo: Derry Journal Archive

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2. Arena and Victoria, pictured with Margaret Britton from Donemana. (0507A02)

Arena and Victoria, pictured with Margaret Britton from Donemana. (0507A02) Photo: Derry Journal Archive

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3. Sasha pictured witht the Simpkins Family from Greencastle. (0507A15)

Sasha pictured witht the Simpkins Family from Greencastle. (0507A15) Photo: Derry Journal Archive

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4. Maskim and Natallia pictured with the sweeney family from Letterkenny. (0507A03)

Maskim and Natallia pictured with the sweeney family from Letterkenny. (0507A03) Photo: Derry Journal Archive

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