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Bessborough Site Approved Despite Concerns | Cork News
The planning commission has approved 106 of the originally planned 140 apartments on the Bessborough mother and baby home site — a move that’s sparked outrage among survivors who fear the land may still hold the remains of hundreds of babies buried there. Despite concerns, the decision moves forward with 75% of the original development, leaving behind Block C — which would have housed 34 apartments — untouched. The site, once home to 923 child deaths over nearly 80 years, still holds profound unanswered questions, with burial records for only 64 children confirmed. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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