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
0 wks
Reach
34,394
Power
1,538$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 34,394 $1,700,000 1,538$
Totals 1 38,005,238 34,394 $1,700,000 1,538$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Catherine Corless's research uncovered a scandal about the treatment of mothers and children at St. Mary’s, leading to national attention. 8

The Globe and Mail: A small Irish town searches for truth as it digs for a long-suspected mass grave

Ireland Ireland: Catherine Corless is a local historian who brought global attention to the site. 9

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Human remains discovered during excavation of Tuam site – The Irish Times

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