A Dungarvan woman who helped to reunite an 86-year-old Ukrainian refugee with her beloved dog, says it was hugely emotional.

Sar'anne Walsh drove to England on Friday, alongside Stradbally man, John D'Arcy, to pick up Tasha and bring her back to her owner, Violetta in Ireland.

Violetta, had fled the Ukrainian city of Odessa, carrying her 13-year-old pet and after an incredible journey - including sleeping in a field in a snow storm - she found she could take her dog no further than Romania.

Irish charity worker, Debbie Deegan had organised for Violetta and her daughter and son-in-law to come to Ireland, but they were not permitted to take the dog on the flight.

At one stage, it was even suggested that Tasha may have to be put to sleep but thankfully, a Romanian family offered to take her in.

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