Honour for historian who uncovered Tuam Mother and Baby Home mass grave story

The volunteer historian who uncovered details of a mass grave at the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam has been honoured as a "fearless campaigner for human rights".

Honour for historian who uncovered Tuam Mother and Baby Home mass grave story
Thu, 26 Oct, 2017 - 18:54

The volunteer historian who uncovered details of a mass grave at the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam has been honoured as a "fearless campaigner for human rights".

Catherine Corless was awarded the Bar of Ireland's Human Rights Award in Dublin on Thursday evening.

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