Irish charity workers build 100 houses in South Africa

Seven hundred Irish men and women have returned home after two weeks building homes in one of South Africa's poorest areas.

Sun, 13 Nov, 2005 - 16:50

Seven hundred Irish men and women have returned home after two weeks building homes in one of South Africa's poorest areas.

They were taking part in the Niall Mellon Township Challenge, and built over 100 houses during their time in the country.

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