
Pat Duffy
Pat Duffy is a 74-year-old survivor of the St. Mary’s Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Ireland, where he spent the first six years of his life. He has been vocal about the emotional toll of his early experiences, expressing hope that the ongoing forensic examination of the remains of children buried at the site will bring clarity and recognition to the lives lost there. Duffy, who has faced mental health struggles stemming from his childhood, remains a figure of resilience, holding onto his faith in God despite his disillusionment with the church.
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Pat Duffy is a survivor of the St. Mary’s Mother and Baby Home who is seeking answers about the children buried there.
Survivors search for answers as pathologists examine remains of buried children in Tuam, IrelandThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-07-26





