Late Late appeal for Ukraine raises over €3m as Government to donate extra €10m

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Late Late Appeal For Ukraine Raises Over €3M As Government To Donate Extra €10M
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Government will donate a further €10 million, in addition to the previously announced €10 million in humanitarian aid, to help the people of Ukraine. Photo: Getty Images
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Muireann Duffy

Over €3 million has been raised for the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal following a special episode of RTÉ's Late Late Show.

Friday night's episode focused on the ongoing conflict in the country following Russia's invasion on February 24th.

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Guests included campaigner Adi Roche, actor Alan Cumming and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, as well as a performance by Aslan.

On Saturday, the Irish Red Cross tweeted: "€3,000,000 provides a lot of aid.

"To everyone who contributed to the Irish Red Cross appeal on the Late Late Show last night - it is impossible to say how grateful we are for the support."

The Irish Red Cross also confirmed the total amount raised by the appeal now stands at €8.8 million.

Earlier, Mr Martin said the Government "on behalf of the Irish people" will donate a further €10 million to help the people of Ukraine.

This is in addition to €10 million in humanitarian aid announced last week.

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