60th anniversary of Aberfan disaster marked in UK

RTE Wednesday 21st October 2026, 4:59PM 1 min read 2 hours ago

Tributes have been paid to the strength and resilience of the community in Aberfan, Wales, on the 60th anniversary of a disaster which claimed the lives of 116 children and 28 adults.

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