Today at leaders’ questions Catherine raised the Tuam mother and baby home with the Taoiseach
Tuam Home – The Magdalene Laundries
“Irish Mother & Baby Home survivors tell their story”: This refers to the testimonies of survivors of the Irish Mother and Baby Homes, which were institutions that operated in Ireland from the 1920s to the 1990s. The homes were run by the Catholic Church and the Irish state, and were established to accommodate unmarried mothers and their children. The testimonies reveal stories of abuse, neglect, and forced adoption.
“Report Uncovers 9,000 Deaths”: This refers to a report published in January 2021 by the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation in Ireland. The report revealed that over 9,000 children died in the 18 institutions under investigation, which were operated by the Catholic Church and the Irish state between 1922 and 1998. The report also found evidence of high infant mortality rates, neglect, and abuse.
The Real “Philomena” and her daughter, Jane: This refers to the true story of Philomena Lee and her search for her son, who was forcibly taken from her and adopted by an American family in the 1950s. Philomena’s story was made into a movie in 2013 called “Philomena”, starring Judi Dench. Philomena’s daughter, Jane Libberton, also played a role in the search for her brother, and later became an advocate for adoption reform.
1 Catherine Connolly: Tuam Mother and Baby Home 08.03.17
8 mrt. 2017
2 Motion: Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home, Tuam
24 jun. 2014
3 PHILOMENA interview with the real Philomena Lee pt.1
23 dec. 2013
Philomena is the true story of one mother’s search for her lost son. Falling pregnant as a teenager in Ireland in 1952, Philomena Lee was sent to the convent of Roscrea to be looked after as a “fallen woman”. When her baby was only a toddler, he was whisked away by the nuns to America for adoption. Philomena (Judi Dench) spent the next fifty years searching for him in vain. Then she met Martin Sixsmith, a world-weary journalist as cynical as Philomena was trusting. Together they set off for America on a journey that would not only reveal the extraordinary story of Philomena’s son, but also the powerful bond that grew between Philomena and Martin. Based on Sixsmith’s acclaimed book “The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son and a Fifty-Year Search”, the film is a bitter-sweet drama, a compelling narrative of human love and loss and ultimately a celebration of life. Judi Dench’s phenomenal lead performance has “Oscar” written all over it
4 PHILOMENA interview with the real Philomena Lee pt.2
5 jan. 2014
Philomena is the true story of one mother’s search for her lost son. Falling pregnant as a teenager in Ireland in 1952, Philomena Lee was sent to the convent of Roscrea to be looked after as a “fallen woman”. When her baby was only a toddler, he was whisked away by the nuns to America for adoption. Philomena (Judi Dench) spent the next fifty years searching for him in vain. Then she met Martin Sixsmith, a world-weary journalist as cynical as Philomena was trusting. Together they set off for America on a journey that would not only reveal the extraordinary story of Philomena’s son, but also the powerful bond that grew between Philomena and Martin. Based on Sixsmith’s acclaimed book “The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son and a Fifty-Year Search”, the film is a bitter-sweet drama, a compelling narrative of human love and loss and ultimately a celebration of life. Judi Dench’s phenomenal lead performance has “Oscar” written all over it.
5 Tuam and the Collective Guilt Fallacy
6 Bodies of 800 Babies Found in Septic Tank in Ireland
4 jun. 2014
The bodies of 800 babies have been discovered buried in a septic tank in Ireland.
The grisly discovery was made at at a home for unwed mothers in Yuam, located in Galway County. Saint Mary’s Mother and Baby Home was operated by Bon Secours nuns between the years 1925 and 1961.
Examination of the bodies show most of the children died of disease and malnutrition.
Others perished from diseases such as measles, pneumonia, and tuberculous. The dead children were buried in simple shrouds, with no coffin or tombstone to mark their final resting place.
Today, the mass grave is surrounded by the a housing unit. Due to the nature of the discovery, authorities may order the site to be exhumed.
A source close to the investigation said, “God knows who else is in the grave. It’s been lying there for years and no one knows the full extent or total of bodies down there.”
A report from a local health board in 1944 states the facility was housing 271 babies, along with 66 mothers. Those 333 residents were well over the capacity of the home, which was 243. The report states most babies there were emaciated and not thriving.
A relative of one of the babies found in the septic system, William Joseph Dolan, has already filed a complaint with police. That relative has chosen not to be identified.
Local historian Catherine Corless was the first to recognize the former home for unwed mothers as a grave site. The revelation came during her research into deaths of babies at the facility.
Teresa Kelly, head of the Children’s Home Graveyard Committee, said, “It’s a mass grave. Many of the babies were malnourished. We want to make sure those children’s identities are acknowledged. They had names, they were human beings, not animals.”
Bodies of 800 Babies Found in Septic Tank in Ireland – Blog
8 Stolen lives”We were only children” Part 2
15 feb. 2011
Harrowing viewing. You are wonderful Ladies. I am amazed at your bravery. But, know you are not alone: there are thousands of us who understand every word you have spoken and we are with you. We LOVE yyour resilient spirits and we, thousands of women and men support you because, like you, we know the the true horror of Irish Industrial Institutions. 
This is the first thing and or time I’ve ever heard of this tragedy of neglect and evil ! It brings tears to my eyes the more dramas I watch about this tragedy in Ireland , these beautiful women are so brave I cry with each one of them , thank you for letting people no about this , you are SPIECIAL WONDERFULY BRAVE HEROS , I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU ! Your in my prayers God be with you all and fill your pain with his joy and grace . FROM CANADA , I WILL NEVER FOR GET YOUR STORY ,I see as I look into each one of your eyes … I see the little girls that were abused .
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So very very sad poor girls. I am a catholic and of Irish descent and ex convent girl and seems to me there was never no humanity shown by any of these institutions often supposed to be Christian.What a world hope it’s banished now but bet to some extent stuff like this still goes on. God Bless all those brave ladies xx
May this never happen again ,,
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MARINA WILKINSON
3 jaar geleden (bewerkt)