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Over a period of eight decades in the 20th century, more than 190,000 women and children were placed in Mother and Baby Institutions and County Homes in Ireland, the most infamous of which was located in Tuam, Co. Galway. 'Other: Stories from the Tuam Mother and Baby Home' shares the stories of survivors Teresa O’Sullivan, Peter Mulryan and Christine Carroll as they describe the impact on their lives of being born in the institution. Narrated by Actor and Patron of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at University of Galway, Cillian Murphy.

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Episode guide

Episode 1: Throw Away the Bruised

What was it like to be born in one of Ireland’s infamous Mother & Baby Homes? Survivors of the Tuam Mother & Baby Home, Teresa O’Sullivan, Peter Mulryan and Christine Carroll describe the impact on their childhoods and the stigma and neglect they experienced. Historian Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley outlines the harsh environment that existed in Ireland at the time. Narrated by Actor and Patron of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, University of Galway, Cillian Murphy

Narrated by Cillian Murphy
Excerpts from the poems 'Child' and 'Harvest' by Elaine Feeney
Created and produced by Sarah Anne Buckley, Lorna Farren and Orla Higgins
Audio Direction by Orla Higgins
Script by Orla Higgins and Lorna Farren
Editing and sound design by Alan Meaney
Soundtrack by Anna Mullarkey.
Recorded at Flirt FM, University of Galway and Bounce Sound

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Episode 2: They'll even come after your soul

As adults, survivors of the Tuam Mother & Baby Home, Teresa, Peter and Christine try to find their birth parents. They embark on a search for information, records, and for their biological family. Meanwhile, historian, Catherine Corless outlines her shocking discoveries about the Home. Narrated by Actor and Patron of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, University of Galway, Cillian Murphy.

Narrated by Cillian Murphy
Excerpts from the poems 'Child' and 'Harvest' by Elaine Feeney
Created and produced by Sarah Anne Buckley, Lorna Farren and Orla Higgins
Audio Direction by Orla Higgins
Script by Orla Higgins and Lorna Farren
Editing and sound design by Alan Meaney
Soundtrack by Anna Mullarkey.
Recorded at Flirt FM, University of Galway and Bounce Sound

Listen on Soundcloud and Spotify

Episode 3: I love every bone of you

Following shocking discoveries at the site of the Mother & Baby Home in Tuam, a Commission of Investigation is established by the Irish government. Survivors of the home Christine, Peter and Teresa describe the rights they are fighting for as adults and their hopes for the future.Narrated by Actor and Patron of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, University of Galway, Cillian Murphy.