The battle for Irish babies’ souls: ‘It ruined two lives, hers and mine’
‘Illegitimate’ babies of the 20th century were seen as property of churches
‘Illegitimate’ babies of the 20th century were seen as property of churches
Matron believed children of unmarried mothers ‘tended to be weak and prone to illness’, commission finds
Adoption Authority use of videolink allowed children give evidence remotely from home
Under proposed legislation all such services will be vested solely in State agencies
Legislative changes will vest all future legal rights and responsibilities for information and trace services solely in State agencies
Philomena is the true story of an Irishwoman’s search for her adopted son
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices