The Shame of Ireland
From the day I left Artane in October 1947 I've been running from my past. As I was known as Charlie from the being of my 'stay' in State custody from the age of two, it helped to learn on my release that my first name was in fact Patrick. It was therefore easy to forget about Charlie and leave him locked behind.
My race began in earnest when I fell in love with an eighteen year old clothing factory girl They started work at fourteen in those days. I had joined the RAF at the age of…
ContinueAdded by Patrick Rice on April 21, 2014 at 9:30 — 35 Comments
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
1999
This is a Private Site
Membership is drawn from Survivors of the Irish Industrial School System their Family and Friends. Survivors of the Magdalene Laundries their Families and Friends are welcome too!
Others can follow on Twitter by Clicking the Button Bellow
Follow on FACE BOOK by Clicking <HERE>
Please Like this FACE BOOK Page?
© 2023 Created by Rob Northall.
Powered by