Catherine Coffey O’Brien
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Catherine Coffey O’Brien, 54, is an advocate and survivor of the Irish institutional care system, who has spoken publicly about the tragic experiences of her family members, including her six uncles and mother, who faced 'incarceration' in St Finan’s psychiatric hospital due to the State's treatment of individuals from Traveller backgrounds.
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Catherine Coffey O’Brien noted that Michael O’Brien took the first step in shedding light on the abuse boys experienced in industrial schools.
Abuse survivors pay tribute to Michael O’Brien and his ‘powerful’ RTÉ testimony on child sex abuse – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-04-23
Ireland· 2025-04-23
Catherine Coffey O’Brien speaks about her family's experiences in psychiatric institutions in Ireland.
the stories of people ‘incarcerated’ in Ireland’s psychiatric hospitals – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-04-05
Ireland· 2025-04-05
