Adi Roche
Adi Roche is an Irish humanitarian and activist renowned for her work in advocating for the rights of children and victims of the Chernobyl disaster. As the founder of Chernobyl Children International, she has dedicated her life to providing support and aid to those affected by the nuclear disaster in Belarus and Ukraine. Roche's efforts have earned her recognition both nationally and internationally, as she continues to raise awareness about the ongoing impact of nuclear disasters and the importance of humanitarian aid.
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Adi Roche is mentioned as someone who has experienced the pressures of running for president.
Why would anyone run for president when the path to the Áras is paved with such bile? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-25
Adi Roche was a candidate in the 1997 presidential elections.
Jim Gavin’s name on the ballot paper raises troubling questions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
Adi Roche is referenced as a past presidential candidate who faced a vicious smear campaign.
Catherine Connolly should ask Jim Gavin what a smear campaign looks like – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
Adi Roche is referenced as a past presidential candidate who faced a severe smear campaign.
Catherine Connolly should ask Jim Gavin what a smear campaign looks like – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15Adi Roche is best known for bringing Belarusian children to Ireland for holidays and healthcare.
In an ideal world Jim Gavin’s would have been running someone else’s campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-08
Adi Roche is mentioned as a former unsuccessful candidate in presidential elections.
What next for Micheál Martin, Fianna Fáil and the election? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
Adi Roche is the founder of Chernobyl Children International and was mentioned as a potential candidate.
‘I can’t understand why Jim Gavin is running’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-29
Labour went for activist and anti-nuclear campaigner Adi Roche in the end.
After an unsettled week, Joanna Donnelly has an outbreak of sense – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-07
Adi Roche, vice-president of Irish CND, emphasized the importance of remembering the survivors of Hiroshima.
‘Important as ever’ to fight nuclear proliferation, Hiroshima bombing commemoration in Dublin hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-06
Adi Roche experienced a smear campaign during her candidacy in 1997, which was a bruising experience.
Joe Duffy and Bertie Ahern among names circulating but parties wary of ‘knee-jerk’ selection – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Adi Roche is mentioned as a candidate who slipped in the polls during her campaign.
So far nobody wants the Presidency and its quarter-of-a-million euro salary. Why? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
Adi Roche is mentioned as one of the candidates who started off as a favourite and became an also-ran.
Parties’ selection of candidates for Presidential election becoming a late late show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
