DiscoverKerry TodayDay 39 of Kerry Abuse Survivors’ Hunger Strike – October 29th, 2025
Day 39 of Kerry Abuse Survivors’ Hunger Strike – October 29th, 2025

Day 39 of Kerry Abuse Survivors’ Hunger Strike – October 29th, 2025

Update: 2025-10-29
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Survivors of industrial and reformatory schools say they will continue their hunger strike outside Dáil Éireann. The four protestors, who range in age from 57 to 73, have been picketing outside Leinster House since September 21st. Maurice Patton O’Connell, Miriam Moriarty Owens and Mary Donovan were child inmates of Pembroke Alms Industrial School, Tralee and Mary Dunlevy Greene attended an industrial school in Limerick. Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae met with the protestors to discuss their demands for enhanced medical cards and contributory pensions.
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Day 39 of Kerry Abuse Survivors’ Hunger Strike – October 29th, 2025

Day 39 of Kerry Abuse Survivors’ Hunger Strike – October 29th, 2025