HEART OF DARKNESS: The 'Kerry Babies' saga changed Ireland forever

To mark the 30th anniversary of the Kerry Babies case in 2014, historian Diarmaid Ferriter and Irish Examiner writer Donal Hickey published a hard hitting news special on the events that many feel changed Ireland forever. Their work is no less powerful today as we reflect on the apology that has now been extended to Joanne Hayes.

30 years ago Ireland was changed forever

A baby’s body was washed up on a beach in Kerry 30 years ago and Ireland was changed for ever, says Diarmaid Ferriter.