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Gaslighting and shame: Uncovering the stories of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries

2023-08-24 08:20
The death of Sinead O'Connor, who stayed in one former laundry as a teen, has prompted renewed interest.
Gaslighting and shame: Uncovering the stories of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries

The Magdalene Laundries were back in the spotlight recently following the death of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, who spent time in one of the former asylums as a teenager. A new BBC drama examines the impact of the abuse which took place at some of these notorious institutions.

Many of the obituaries...