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'You can see it in their eyes, the trauma' - Schools welcoming in Ukrainian children

Since 2018, St Attracta's National School in Ballaghaderreen in County Roscommon have been welcoming children from war torn countries such as Syria and Afghanistan. By the end of this week, they will have children of 24 different nationalities enrolled. Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by Noel Loftus, Principal of St Attracta’s...

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12.57 28 Apr 2022

'You can see it in their eyes, the trauma' - Schools welcoming in Ukrainian children

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12.57 28 Apr 2022

This week, schools across the country have welcomed children from Ukraine in to their classrooms.

But since 2018 - St Attracta's National School in Ballaghaderreen in County Roscommon have been welcoming children from war torn countries such as Syria and Afghanistan. By the end of this week, they will have children of 24 different nationalities enrolled.

Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by Noel Loftus, Principal of St Attracta’s...

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