Catherine Corless
Irish historian who investigated the Tuam mother and baby home. Her work led to the discovery of unmarked graves and sparked a national inquiry.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 31min
Das Grab der grünen Insel: Irlands verlorene Kinder
Catherine Corless, eine besessene Lokalhistorikerin aus Tuam, enthüllt die dunkle Geschichte der Mother-and-Baby-Heime in Irland, indem sie eine erschreckende Liste von 796 verstorbenen Kindern recherchiert. Sie spricht über den emotionalen Druck und das Schweigen der katholischen Kirche. PJ Heverty, ein Überlebender des St. Mary's Heims, teilt seine herzzerreißende Geschichte der Trennung von seiner Mutter und seiner Suche nach Identität. Gemeinsam thematisieren sie die Geheimnisse, Zwangsadoptionen und die Verzweiflung von Millionen.
Jul 13, 2025 • 23min
Catherine Corless, Irish historian: I’m going to be a voice for these children
Catherine Corless, an Irish historian noted for her groundbreaking investigation into the Tuam mother and baby home, shares her harrowing journey of unveiling the buried tragedies of over nine thousand children. She details the initial resistance she faced from her community and the emotional turmoil of discovering unmarked mass graves. Corless reflects on her role as an advocate for forgotten children, emphasizing the necessity of acknowledging historical neglect and securing justice for victims long overshadowed by societal stigma.
