On Sunday 24th of May 2020, I will be launching my Album called 'My Island Home' to fundraise for Burren Chernobyl Project. All funds raised here will go directly to this great cause.

I decided in the New Year to record an album for Burren Chernobyl Project. I asked my friend Pat Dowling to help me and without him this CD wouldn't have been possible. We were lucky to have recorded all the songs at Malbay Studios before the outbreak of the coronavirus.

After eight visits to Gorodishche Orphanage over the years, I wanted to do something for them as I have not been there since I had my own kids, and I always think about the kids and adults that I befriended. Never did I think that the CD would be used to raise money for much needed equipment to get through a global pandemic. The coronavirus is in some of the orphanages now and all efforts are being made to contain it and also keep it out of the other orphanages. The kids and adults in these places are among the most vulnerable in our society and this could be absolutely devastating for them.

The CD will consist mainly of Irish folk songs including covers from Maura O' Connell and Mary Black amongst other idols of mine, and it will also feature our 'Fallout' song that I co-wrote with Pat which gives you a bit of insight into my experience as a volunteer with the Burren Chernobyl Project.

If you would like to pre order a signed copy of my album and have it delivered to your door, all you need to do is donate 15euro (or more if you would like more than one copy) and follow the instructions on the email you receive.

If you do not wish to receive an album but would still like to donate to the Burren Chernobyl Project simply click on the donation button above with your preferred amount. Every penny really does help.

And finally if you are not in a position to donate please share this link, I would be so grateful.

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Many Thanks for your support,

Kathleen. xxx