Bon Secours

Congregation of Sisters of Bon Secours Catholic religious order

‘They were known as the children of sin’

‘They were known as the children of sin’

Tuam resident recalls appalling treatment of ‘home babies’ who lived in local institution

By Lorna SigginsSat Mar 04 2017 - 14:43

Tuam babies: PR chief Terry Prone: ‘there appears to be a lot more to it’

Tuam babies: PR chief Terry Prone: ‘there appears to be a lot more to it’

Communications Clinic acts for Bon Secours religious order at centre of the investigation

By Mark HilliardFri Mar 03 2017 - 23:20

Man seeks information about fate of baby sister at Tuam home

Man seeks information about fate of baby sister at Tuam home

Hugh Court directs Tusla to ask religious order if it has burial records for hundreds of children

By Mary CarolanMon Feb 13 2017 - 17:34

Bon Secours completes takeover of Barringtons Hospital

Bon Secours completes takeover of Barringtons Hospital

Completion follows watchdog’s approval of takeover of Limerick-based private hospital

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 19:36

Competition regulator approved 70 mergers in State in 2016

Competition regulator approved 70 mergers in State in 2016

Watchdog cleared all cases it decided last year but imposed conditions on two

By Barry O'HalloranFri Jan 06 2017 - 14:45

What jobs are available for Irish healthcare workers returning from abroad?

What jobs are available for Irish healthcare workers returning from abroad?

The HSE is hiring again in Ireland, but mostly for short-term positions

By Fiona Reddan and Rose CostelloWed Dec 07 2016 - 15:15

Bon Secours back in the black as day case activity rises

Bon Secours back in the black as day case activity rises

Healthcare provider records €2.3m profit following a €59,000 loss in 2014

By Charlie TaylorTue Nov 22 2016 - 16:04

Will Mother and Baby Homes Commission advertise to the hidden Irish diaspora?

Will Mother and Baby Homes Commission advertise to the hidden Irish diaspora?

2,200 Irish infants were adopted by American families between late 1940s and early 1970s

By James SmithWed Nov 09 2016 - 15:00

Vigil held in Tuam for residents of mother and baby home

Vigil held in Tuam for residents of mother and baby home

Test excavation on possible burial site at Bon Secours institution enters final stage

By Lorna SigginsWed Nov 02 2016 - 21:20

Bon Secours hospital group plans €156m upgrade

Bon Secours hospital group plans €156m upgrade

Investment to include buying Barrington’s Hospital in Limerick

By Barry O'HalloranThu Oct 27 2016 - 20:05

Gonorrhoea and other STIs – all you need to know

Gonorrhoea and other STIs – all you need to know

Sex education may be aimed at the under-25s, but all ages need to get tested and understand the risks

By Maria McHaleSun Oct 23 2016 - 19:00

Medical graduates: ‘the money is terrible, the job is terrible’

Medical graduates: ‘the money is terrible, the job is terrible’

Optimism fades to reality at the Health Sector Jobs Fair in Dublin

By Mark HilliardSat Oct 15 2016 - 19:11

Patient alleges medic raped her during hospital visit

Patient alleges medic raped her during hospital visit

Alleged rapist has not been arrested and full-scale criminal investigation is under way

By Conor LallySun Sept 18 2016 - 20:19

Bon Secours healthcare to take over Barrington’s for €15m

Bon Secours healthcare to take over Barrington’s for €15m

Cork-based Bon Secours Health System is buying private hospital in Limerick

By Barry O'HalloranFri Aug 26 2016 - 06:10

Life after the Leaving Cert: Vera McGrath

Life after the Leaving Cert: Vera McGrath

I still use my experience of repeating as an example of determination and maturity at a young age to follow the path I truly wanted

By Aine McMahonMon Aug 22 2016 - 01:00

New project to aid those affected by mother-and-baby homes

New project to aid those affected by mother-and-baby homes

Free service will help prepare witness statements for commission of investigation

By Elaine EdwardsWed Jun 15 2016 - 16:16

Appeal Court overturns ruling that cut solicitor’s fee by over half

Appeal Court overturns ruling that cut solicitor’s fee by over half

Taxing master had reduced Wicklow-based firm Augustus Cullen Law’s fee to €276,000 from €485,000, which was then upheld by High Court

By Mary CarolanFri Jun 10 2016 - 16:26

E-health the key to efficiency, cost-savings and better outcomes

E-health the key to efficiency, cost-savings and better outcomes

Electronic patient records are one small part of the e-health picture

By Barry McCallThu May 12 2016 - 06:00

Future Health Summit set to unite global leaders in Dublin

Future Health Summit set to unite global leaders in Dublin

More than 1,500 delegates will gather to discuss how the industry can be improved

By Barry McCallMon Apr 18 2016 - 01:00

Doctor warns on emergency care cover in private hospitals

Doctor warns on emergency care cover in private hospitals

Dr Stephen Frohlich says fewer ICU beds in public system contributing to lives at risk

By Conor PopeMon Mar 21 2016 - 01:00

‘I’ve never doubted God’s existence but I do query the amount of suffering that goes on in the world’

‘I’ve never doubted God’s existence but I do query the amount of suffering that goes on in the world’

Sr Julie Buckley is head chaplain at the Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street in Dublin

By Colette SheridanTue Dec 08 2015 - 05:00

Doctor bids to cycle Malin to Mizen in 24 hours

Doctor bids to cycle Malin to Mizen in 24 hours

Ride from Donegal to Cork today will raise money for suicide charity Pieta House

By Olivia KelleherSat Oct 31 2015 - 01:00

Mother and baby homes inquiry seeks to hear from residents

Mother and baby homes inquiry seeks to hear from residents

Commission to focus on 14 homes, with report to be completed by 2018

By Patsy McGarryMon Jul 27 2015 - 01:00

HSE says two procurement audits found ‘deficiencies’

HSE says two procurement audits found ‘deficiencies’

Health committee told collusion between suppliers and purchasers ‘difficult’ to detect

By Martin WallThu Jul 23 2015 - 21:39

Doctor failed to make notes on cancer patient, inquiry hears

Doctor failed to make notes on cancer patient, inquiry hears

Dr Saqib Ahmed faces eight allegations from time at University Hospital Limerick

By Aine McMahonMon Jun 29 2015 - 17:20

Bill Clinton defends family’s money and charitable efforts

Bill Clinton defends family’s money and charitable efforts

Former president said he would not accept cash for speeches if his wife wins in 2016

By Simon CarswellFri Jun 12 2015 - 02:00

Fertility doctor defends clipping of woman’s fallopian tubes

Fertility doctor defends clipping of woman’s fallopian tubes

Declan Egan says he faced ‘ethical dilemma’ during operation and acted to minimise risk

By Paul CullenMon Feb 23 2015 - 16:27

Death of former Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Service Liam Brett

Death of former Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Service Liam Brett

The late Commander was central to expansion of Naval Service in the 1970s and 1980s

By Barry RocheSun Feb 22 2015 - 11:06

Death announced of economist and journalist Colm Rapple

Death announced of economist and journalist Colm Rapple

Mr Rapple described as ‘champion of the consumer’ for his work in journalism

By Mark HilliardSat Jan 31 2015 - 18:19

Leading cardiologist and inspiring teacher

Leading cardiologist and inspiring teacher

Sean Blake: June 11th, 1926 - January 18th, 2015

Sat Jan 31 2015 - 01:00

Woman carried sack of potatoes on her back to end pregnancy, Dáil told

Woman carried sack of potatoes on her back to end pregnancy, Dáil told

FG TD Jim Daly says society intolerant at the time of women pregnant outside marriage

By Michael O'ReganWed Jan 21 2015 - 20:11

Call for mother-and-baby home inquiry to identify people who violated rights

Call for mother-and-baby home inquiry to identify people who violated rights

Documents given to James Reilly show Galway City Council were aware of burials

By Lorna SigginsTue Nov 11 2014 - 12:54

Coroner urges hospitals to check patients for personal medications

Coroner urges hospitals to check patients for personal medications

Father of six took his own life after taking lethal quantities of prescription painkillers

By Barry RocheFri Oct 17 2014 - 10:24

Catholic Church should set up its own commission of investigation following mother and child home controversy

Catholic Church should set up its own commission of investigation following mother and child home controversy

Opinion: Government commission should be chaired by someone of evident distinction who is not Irish or of Irish extraction

By Vincent TwomeyThu Jun 19 2014 - 00:01

79% of babies who died in Tuam home didn't reach first birthday

79% of babies who died in Tuam home didn't reach first birthday

General Register Office records show 796 children died at an average age of 7.7 months

By Steven CarrollWed Jun 18 2014 - 12:26

High mortality rates in homes to be investigated

High mortality rates in homes to be investigated

Statutory inquiry to scrutinise secret and illegal adoptions as well as burial practices

By Harry McGeeWed Jun 11 2014 - 08:37

Inquiry into mother and baby homes to be set up

Inquiry into mother and baby homes to be set up

Terms of reference likely to include mortality rates, burial practices, adoption and clinical trials

By Harry McGee, Rachel Flaherty and Mary MinihanTue Jun 10 2014 - 17:07

Flanagan to tell Cabinet full inquiry on homes now likely

Flanagan to tell Cabinet full inquiry on homes now likely

Preliminary briefing on high mortality rates, burial practices, forced adoptions

By Harry McGee, Steven Carroll and Mary MinihanTue Jun 10 2014 - 08:07

Archbishop Martin calls for full inquiry on Tuam home

Archbishop Martin calls for full inquiry on Tuam home

Medical tests allegedly carried out on children in care of nuns ‘should be among issues examined’

By Tim O'Brien and Elaine EdwardsSun Jun 08 2014 - 15:35

Fitzgerald seeks Garda report on claims over Tuam babies

Fitzgerald seeks Garda report on claims over Tuam babies

Colm Keaveney urges home site to be closed and State Pathologist called in

By Conor LallySat Jun 07 2014 - 00:33

Coalition willing to widen Tuam inquiry to other institutions

Coalition willing to widen Tuam inquiry to other institutions

Inter-departmental review group to report on circumstances behind high death rate

By Harry McGeeFri Jun 06 2014 - 07:13

Gardaí examining whether crimes committed at Tuam site

Gardaí examining whether crimes committed at Tuam site

Claims of 800 babies in septic tank yet to be tested, say Garda sources

By Conor LallyThu Jun 05 2014 - 19:47

Archaeologist questions lack of knowledge of Tuam burials

Archaeologist questions lack of knowledge of Tuam burials

Toni Maguire says first step to identifying remains of up to 800 children must be documentation

By Elaine EdwardsThu Jun 05 2014 - 16:50

Pressure builds for Tuam babies inquiry

Pressure builds for Tuam babies inquiry

Archbishop of Tuam says archdiocese would co-operate with any inquiry

By Harry McGee and Ronan McGreevyThu Jun 05 2014 - 01:09

Tuam case ‘reminder of a darker past in Ireland’

Tuam case ‘reminder of a darker past in Ireland’

Government actively considering Tuam mother-and-baby home deaths, says Charlie Flanagan

By Ronan McGreevyWed Jun 04 2014 - 21:00

Call for inquiry into deaths at Tuam mother-and-baby home

Call for inquiry into deaths at Tuam mother-and-baby home

Inaction on issue ‘simply not an option for us in Government’ says junior minister Ciaran Cannon

By Patsy McGarryWed Jun 04 2014 - 00:10

Town&Country

Town&Country

What will €350,000 buy?

By Emma CullinanThu Feb 13 2014 - 00:00

New Islamic Cultural Centre opens in Cork city

New Islamic Cultural Centre opens in Cork city

Dawah Centre had been warned by council last month on alleged use as place of worship

By Olivia KelleherSun Oct 13 2013 - 13:39

‘Second opinion changed my life’

‘Second opinion changed my life’

Older people need not take their health problems for granted and can find doctors prepared to listen afresh

By Kitty EnglishTue Sept 17 2013 - 01:00

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