Journalist Mary Raftery Dies
Written by Micheal J Walsh Tuesday, 10 January 2012 09:40
Journalist Mary Raftery Dies
In what can only be described as devestating news we heard of the loss of Mary Raftery this morning.
Mrs. Raftery was an insightful, intelligent and passionate advocate who's works really began to highlight the depths of brutality caused in State run Industrial Schools. Through her work on "States of Fear" and the powerful "Suffer the little Children" she helped add weight to what many Survivors had ben saying for quite some time.
It was clear to see from her work the passion she held for a generation of innocent women and men and the advancement of Survivors Rights and entitlements are owed as much to her as the many individuals who spoke out against these injustices.
Our immediate thoughts are with Mrs. Raftery's family and friends in this difficult time. She was a true visionary and inspiration to a generation of Irish men and women and to us, her legacy will live on.
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She was the co founder of Right of place>
without her Right Of Place second chance,would not be where it is today!!
may she rest in peace
Thanks for your comment, Im sure Mary and her family would appreciate it.
Also she was not directly involved in Right of Place, but certainly was the catalyst that allowed for Survivors to be given a voice.
This includes Right of Place