Survivors Demand Truth at Bessborough | Cork News

Survivors of Bessborough are preparing to chain themselves to diggers if construction proceeds — Cork City Council approved 140 apartments on the site, but the decision is under appeal with a final ruling due July 9th. Over 900 child deaths are linked to the former mother and baby institution, operated by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts from 1922 to 1998, with burial records missing for most. Nearly 19,000 women and children passed through, many abused and separated from their babies. Carmel Cantwell, whose brother died there in 1960, says 859 children’s bodies remain unaccounted for and no land search has ever been done — the soil itself holds the truth. While some advocate for memorializing a specific burial area, the broader fight for justice and recognition continues. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61163875ce184904