Magdalene laundry survivor lays wreath for 36 children in previously unmarked graves

An 85-year-old survivor of a Magdalene laundry said she was “humbled” to be asked to lay a wreath at a special ceremony for the unmarked graves of 36 children in Carlow.

A small gathering took place in St Mary’s cemetery on Friday morning, to unveil a new memorial stone for children who died in mother and baby homes.

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