Mary Raftery
Mary Raftery was an influential Irish journalist and documentary filmmaker, best known for her groundbreaking work uncovering institutional and clerical abuse in Ireland. Her notable documentary series 'States of Fear' aired in 1999 and played a key role in bringing attention to the mistreatment of children in the Irish industrial school system. Raftery's journalism led to significant governmental inquiries and reforms, and she was posthumously recognized for her contributions to social affairs journalism.
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Mary Raftery was best known for the 1999 States of Fear documentary series which uncovered institutional and clerical abuse of children.
Irish Times project on landlord Marc Godart wins Mary Raftery Prize – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-27
The prize is named in memory of the late Mary Raftery, whose journalism resulted in the establishment of government commissions of inquiry into the industrial school system.
Mary Raftery journalism prize winner to be announced on Thursday – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24