Catherine Corless

Catherine Corless

activist Ireland

Catherine Corless is an amateur historian whose relentless research into the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam unveiled a dark chapter in Ireland's history, leading to national recognition of the abuses suffered by mothers and children in such institutions.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
8,422
Power
9$
Sentiment
8.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 2 8.50 0.15% +10% 5,030,000 8,422 $5,100 9$
Totals 2 5,030,000 8,422 $5,100 9$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Catherine Corless is a local historian who revealed that 796 children died at the institution. 8

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: more than 100 people come forward to give DNA – The Irish Times

Finland Finland: Catherine Corless is a West Irish housewife who uncovered one of her country's darkest secrets while researching for a local history publication. 8

Helsingin Sanomat: Lähes 800 lapsen joukkohauta avataan Irlannissa, HS tapasi tapauksen paljastaneen naisen

Spain Spain: Catherine Corless, a textile factory administrator and amateur historian, uncovered a truth that shocked her compatriots. 9

El País: Los 800 bebés perdidos de Tuam | Internacional

Slovakia Slovakia: Catherine Corless highlighted the death certificates of 796 children, noting that records of their burials were missing. 9

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: Mníšky sa ich zbavovali v septiku. Írsko začalo exhumáciu 796 detských pozostatkov