The Untold Story of Bridget Dolan and the Tuam Mother and Baby Home
4.4 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 6504 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 358 pages |
In 1922, Bridget Dolan was a young woman living in rural Ireland. She was unmarried and pregnant, and her family was poor. She was forced to give up her baby at the Tuam Mother and Baby Home, one of many such institutions in Ireland where unwed mothers were sent to give birth in secret.
Bridget's story is a tragic one, but it is also a story of resilience and courage. She never gave up hope of finding her daughter, and she spent her entire life searching for her. In 2014, Bridget's daughter, Philomena Lee, finally found her mother. The two women were reunited after more than 50 years apart.
The Tuam Mother and Baby Home was one of the most notorious institutions in Ireland. It was run by the Catholic Church, and it was a place where women were subjected to unimaginable cruelty. The women were forced to work long hours in the laundry, and they were often beaten and abused. Many of the women died in the home, and their bodies were buried in a mass grave.
The Tuam Mother and Baby Home was finally closed in 1961, but the scandal surrounding the home continues to this day. In 2014, the Irish government announced that it would launch an investigation into the home. The investigation is ongoing, and it is expected to shed light on the full extent of the abuse that took place at the home.
Bridget Dolan's story is a reminder of the dark history of Ireland. It is a story of the cruelty and abuse that was inflicted on women in the name of religion. It is also a story of resilience and courage, and it is a testament to the power of the human spirit.
Additional Resources
- Philomena Lee's website
- The Tuam Mother and Baby Home Investigation website
- RTÉ News article on the Tuam Mother and Baby Home
4.4 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 6504 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 358 pages |
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 6504 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 358 pages |
