It’s a dark thriller. Peaky Blinders actor Daryl McCormack is set to join The Affair actress Ruth Wilson in a new BBC series that is inspired by Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries. The Woman In The Wall is a six-part thriller which sees Lorna Brady waking up one morning to a corpse in her home. Unaware of […]
3 years ago
The decision follows a report recommending a public inquiry into the institutions. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has said it is prepared to investigate alleged abuse involving mother and baby homes, Magdalene laundries, and workhouses. This comes after an expert panel recommended the establishment of a public inquiry to investigate the experiences of thousands […]
4 years ago
“If the Irish State, acting in our name, continues to deny people access to their own birth information and identity, we are perpetuating a culture of shame and silence.” Republic of Shame is a hard-hitting read. Written by journalist Caelainn Hogan, the just-released book explores Ireland’s history of institutionalising women and children, and unpicks the intersections […]
6 years ago