Newbridge man fundraising to go to Belarus to help orphans

Newbridge man Seán O'Connor is heading to Belarus in April on a volunteer trip to help out at kids' orphanages and old folks homes.

Seán who works for Roadstone in Allen Quarry, is looking for sponsors on his GoFundMe page.

He said: "I’m just an ordinary Joe Soap with a 7-5 job in a busy quarry!

"I have chosen to go to Belarus with about 30 others to help out and do some work at a couple of orphanages and old folks homes in Belarus.

"I need to raise only €1,000 for my flights and accommodation.

"It’s not a holiday, it’s a voluntary work trip to help some people who have nothing."