Dublin Magdalene Laundry site may contain human remains, expert warns

IRELAND
Dublin Live

BY BARRY ARNOLD
7 MAR 2017

Dublin city’s senior archaeologist warned a private developer that a Magdalene Laundry site in the capital could contain human remains.

Dr Ruth Johnson said the property at The Crescent, Donnybrook could contain remains in September 2016, five months before the shocking discovery inTuam last week.

Hundreds of remains were found at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co Galway.

“The proposed development consists of the former lands of Saint Mary’s Convent and the Magdalene Laundries.

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