On the 24th June 2008 Rebuild for Bosnia launched a heart rendering DVD entitled Snapshots of Reality. The documentary directed and produced by Mary Fanning from RTE highlights the plight of the displaced families of Bosnia Herzegovina as a result of the horrendous war which took place in the country from 1992 – 1995. It also features the sterling work the charity is doing amongst the displaced in re-housing them.

Mary Fanning, Director & Producer of Snapshots of Reality, Tom Walsh and Patricia Keane, Rebuild for Bosnia

The launch took place in the magnificent Barodial Hall in Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, County Kildare which was once home to the late Count John McCormack. His Excellency Veselko Grubisic the Croatian Ambassador to Ireland was the guest of honour who was accompanied by his wife Martha. Also supporting the evening was the newly elected Mayor of Kildare Senan Griffin along with Minister of State Sean Power and South Kildare members of the Oireachtas and County Council.

Mrs. Marta Grubisic, Mary Fanning, His Excellency, The Croatian Ambassador to Ireland Veselko Grubisic

The highly acclaimed Soprano, Celine Byrne, the most recent winner of the coveted Marie Callis Grand Prix in Athens performed for the guests accompanied by pianist Derbhla Brosnan on Count John McCormack’s original piano.

Tom Walsh, Mary Fanning, Marta Grubisic, Patricia Keane & Veselko Grubisic

Rebuild for Bosnia wishes to thank the Sisters of Charity in Moore Abbey for the use of the Barodial Hall and all the facilities extended to the charity on the day, helping to make the event a great success and a memorable one for all who attended.

Soprano Celine Byrne and pianist Derbhla Brosnan