It took 30 Gardaí to break up the brawl and a young man with a knife was arrested. Gardaí are investigating an incident of violent disorder that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, 22 September in Galway. At approximately 4pm, Gardaí were called to the scene of a violent altercation between a large group of persons at […]
4 years ago
Brought to you by TG4 “It was always taboo. It was always a secret. And it’s not right.” In their recent documentaries, TG4 has been delving into the personal accounts of people involved in some of the biggest and most controversial stories in Ireland’s history. Tonight, in a documentary produced by Tyrone Productions, sports journalist […]
6 years ago
A survivors group has said that the “full horror” of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home has not yet been exposed. The Tuam Home Survivors Network said that there cannot be closure on the issue until each one of the causes of deaths from the home are established. This comes after the Commission of Investigation […]
7 years ago
The site of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home is to be excavated. The government approved the forensic excavation of the Galway site today following the discovery of significant human remains early last year. This came after allegations that the bodies of 796 babies and children were buried in the septic tank of the Bon […]
7 years ago
A Tuam vigil will be taking place at the same time as the Papal mass in Phoenix Park this Sunday. The remains of 796 babies and children were discovered at the Mother and Baby Home site early last year. Historian Catherine Corless, who worked tirelessly to uncover the details behind the deaths of those who […]
7 years ago
It is said to be is due to take place on the grounds of the former religious-run Grove Hospital
8 years ago