Last week "significant quantities" of human remains were discovered at the site of the former mother and baby home in Co. Galway.
Speaking on Morning Ireland this morning, Paul Redmond, chairperson of the Coalition of Mother and Baby Home Survivors said that he expects the commission of investigation to ascertain that between 7,000 and 8,000 babies died in homes in Ireland from the 1920s up until the 60s.
Despite this, US-based conservative Bill Donoghue has denounced the claims saying there is "no evidence of a mass grave" and slammed the controversy as 'a lie'.
Writing on the Catholicleague.org, Mr. Donoghue says "it was a lie in 2014 and it is a lie in 2017".
"If there was a Pulitzer for fake news, the competition would be fierce. Mass graves. Sexually assaulted women. Children stolen. It is all a lie."
Government officials voted on the abortion bill last night. Irish politicians have voted in favour of removing the three-day waiting period for an abortion. The vote was completed in the Dáil last night, and the Sinn Féin bill was passed by 86 votes to 70. In Ireland, there is currently a three-day waiting period between […]
It’s definitely a fan favourite! Viewers cannot get enough of Fitzy’s Irish lingo on the show, and his most recent comment has left fans wanting more. The GAA star, who is currently coupled up with police detective, Lola Deal, offered his mate Tommy Murphy some thoughtful advice after his actions left his partner Ellie ‘fuming’. […]
Gill Perdue is back with one of her best books yet If you’re looking for a gripping Irish novel to delve into this week, then look no further than All of Them Lied by Gill Perdue. lkt Gill Perdue is one of the finest Irish crime writers, and we couldn’t be happier to see her […]
