The battle for Irish babies’ souls: ‘It ruined two lives, hers and mine’
‘Illegitimate’ babies of the 20th century were seen as property of churches
‘Illegitimate’ babies of the 20th century were seen as property of churches
Alice Litster wrote that babies in Bessborough were ‘emaciated’ and had ‘sores all over’
Government ‘must accept criticisms’ of report’s failure to accept survivors’ testimony
Church delayed removal of Mother Superior in Cork when infant mortality was at its highest
In 1943, 75% of children born at Bessborough Mother and Baby home in Cork died before they turning one
Saw Doctor Leo Moran and artist JoJo Hynes among Tuam natives responding to scandal
Commission of Investigation to examine apparent discrepancy in infants at Cork Mother and Baby Home in the 1940s
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices