LÉ Niamh to arrive back in Haulbowline after rescue mission
Over 4,100 refugees were rescued by the ship in the Mediterranean since it was deployed on July 10th.
A Cork woman who set up a fundraising drive for refugees in France says she's overwhelmed by the response with 84,000 so far raised.
60 volunteers set off from Rosslare yesterday with a medical team, three articulated lorries and six vans of aid for refugees in the area.
The group plan to spend several days in Calais distributing clothes, food, and building shelters.
It comes as the LE Niamh returns to Haulbowline today, after rescuing over 4,100 in the Mediterranean since being deployed on 10th July.
The 57 sailors and 2 medics will arrive back into Haulbowline in Co Cork at ten past eleven this morning.
Speaking to RedFM News Tracey Ryan says what started off as a local drive is now a national effort:
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