NORTHERN IRELAND
Derry Journal
A woman has waived her right to anonymity to reveal allegations of beatings and sexual abuse at a children’s home in Derry run by the Sisters of Nazareth.
Kate Walmsley (57) was a resident at Nazareth House Children’s Home on Bishop Street in the 1960s.
She said she wanted to become the first victim to waive her right to anonymity to help other victims who haven’t yet come forward.
She told the Historical Abuse Inquiry sitting in Banbridge, Co. Down: “I had a dreadful experience from when I was eight until I was 12. I was mentally tortured, physically and emotionally.”
She added: “I had a horrible childhood at Nazareth House in Derry run by the religious orders. I was abused by two priests and also was mentally and physically abused by nuns.
“I just don’t ever want that to happen to another little girl or boy and it’s the only reason that I came forward for the inquiry.
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