Bravery in Lapland

A total of 21 brave children and ten helpers from the Children’s Ward in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe are on the trip of a lifetime this week – visiting Santa in Lapland.The Children and the Helpers made their way to Dublin Airport yesterday to meet Santa’s Helper, who flew with them on their fantasy trip to Lapland.Even the flight was spectacular - the children were treated to a movie, painting, singing and of course regular updates on their exact location from Santa’s chief elf, also known as the pilot.On arrival, the children transferred by coach to Santa’s Village. They enjoyed the thrill of sleigh rides, meeting Santa’s reindeer, going on a snowmobile ride - and of course lunch.Each child then had…..