Author: Pat McGrath

A memorial event is set to take place in Tuam, Co Galway to honor those who lived and died at the town’s Mother-and-Baby Home. The event precedes the beginning of preparatory work to exhume human remains discovered following research by local historian Catherine Corless. Over 796 infants and children were identified to have died in the facility from 1925 to 1961, without any burial records. The resulting Commission of Investigation into Mother-and-Baby Homes brought to light the practices in Tuam and beyond during most of the 20th Century. Survivors and relatives of those affected are hopeful for justice after more…

Exciting news broke this afternoon as the travel ban on Irish woman Tori Towey was lifted in Dubai, much to the delight of her aunts Ann Flynn and Trish Beirne. Living near Frenchpark in Co. Roscommon, the two aunts expressed their joy after hearing the news from Ms Towey’s mother, Caroline, following the announcement in the Dáil by the Taoiseach. Both aunts, while still cautious, were hopeful for a safe return for Tori and her mother. Mrs. Beirne praised the local community for their support during this tense time and emphasized the importance of staying optimistic. Meanwhile, Mrs. Flynn shared…