Neglect and death in Galway

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

Limerick historian uncovers a damning trail of news reports on the Tuam Children’s Home, including this 1924 photo of children at the earlier Glenamaddy Home.Photo by: Connacht Tribune

The 796 infants and children buried in an unmarked mass grave in the septic tank behind St. Mary’s Mother and Baby home in Tuam, Co. Galway made headlines around the world after their shocking story broke in May 2014. Continue ...