First Regional Journalist Honored to Explore Mother and Baby Home Survivors

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Donal OKeeffe, a journalist from Cork and the first regional reporter to win Ireland’s Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism, is set to spotlight the mental health journeys of survivors from the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home. Awarded for its mission to combat stigma and elevate mental health reporting, the fellowship will empower O’Keeffe with global mentorship, training, and a network of peers — culminating in a presentation at The Carter Center in September. His work aims to amplify the voices of those whose stories have long been overlooked, offering a powerful…