Riverdance doctors record video for Trócaire's Covid-19 response

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Three Irish doctors feature among the stars of Riverdance's 25th anniversary cast to have recorded an impressive dance compilation video in support of Trócaire's latest appeal. Dr Maria Buffini of Dublin's Connolly Hospital, Dr Shona Cobbe of The Coombe Hospital, Dublin and Dr Gillian Madders of University Hospital, Galway are three Riverdancers who feature in the video.

The trio also took time out of their busy schedules to record a message of support for Trócaire's Covid-19 response in 19 of the world's poorest countries.

More than 40 dancers from Riverdance's troupe showcase their amazing skills in the video, which has been recorded in support of the charity's 'Make Your Trócaire Box Count' appeal.

With each dancer recording their own segment in isolation, their performances feature stunning scenery from a number of Irish cities and counties, including Dublin, Belfast, Clare and Galway, as well international locations such as Sydney, New York and London.

Explaining the background to the video, Dr Madders explained: "Riverdance is a proud sponsor of Trócaire and we are asking you to make a donation today. Your support could make a world of difference."

Dr Cobbe said: "Trócaire are facing a major funding crisis. COVID restrictions mean that people cannot return their Trócaire boxes and that has put the charity's life-saving work at risk." See links below to give donations collected for Trochaire throughout Lent.

Dr Buffini added: "During the COVID-19 crisis, people in Ireland have made extraordinary sacrifices to keep each other safe. Trócaire are doing their part by responding in 19 of the poorest countries in the world. With your help, Trócaire are providing hand-washing facilities, vital information and medical care."

The Riverdance video, recorded with the support of Riverdance director and Trócaire ambassador John McColgan closes with the optimistic message: "Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine" / "Under the shelter of each other, people survive"

Watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/428441684

DONATE TO TROCAIRE

- Online at www.trocaire.org
- Over the phone at 1850 408 408 (ROI) or 0800 912 1200 (NI)
- By post to Trócaire, Freepost, Maynooth, Co. Kildare (ROI) or Trócaire, King Street, Belfast (NI)