Cork woman dies without hearing formal State apology for being given thalidomide

Peggy Murphy from White’s Cross died at the age of 95

Peggy Murphy will be buried on Saturday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Carrignavar at 10am. Picture via RIP.ie

A Cork woman, 95, who was given thalidomide during pregnancy has died without hearing a formal State apology for what was done to her family.

Peggy Murphy, White’s Cross, will be buried on Saturday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Carrignavar at 10am.