The event was attended by Cllr. John Buttimer, Lord-Mayor of Cork, other local authorities, representatives of local civic society organizations, diplomatic corps, volunteers of the “Greater Chernobyl Cause” foundation.

In his speech the Ambassador stressed that the Chornobyl catastrophe remained a tragic page in the history of Ukraine. He expressed gratitude to the “Greater Chernobyl Cause” founder Ms. Fiona Corcoran and her volunteers for devoted activities aimed at realisation of international humanitarian programmes in Ukraine.

The ceremony included a common prayer, poem readings, candle light, minute of silence as well as laying wreath to the memorial sign to the Chornobyl accident victims.