Flowers for Magdalene, New Ross

Sunday, March 05, 2017

Marking the run up to international woman's day this year also marks 50 years since the closure of the New Ross Magdalene Laundry in 1967. Ireland’s Magdalene Women form a very important part of our cultural heritage and have previously been hidden in the shadows of Irish cultural memory.This is the 4th year for this memorial which commemorates the lives of women who were incarcerated in the Good Shepherd Magdalene Laundry, New Ross, This peaceful and respectful hommage remembers these once forgotten women through poetry, song, reflection and the laying of flowers.

Justice for Magdalenes Research (JFMR) is calling on members of the public to visit Magdalene graves on this day and lay flowers to honour the women who lived and died behind convent walls.

Flowers for Magdalenes is a family event and children are welcome to attend. 

Organised in conjunction with Justice for Magdalenes Research.

Starts: 5 March 2017 14:00
Ends: 5 March 2017 15:00
Location: St. Stephen’s cemetery, Irishtown, New Ross.