# Bessborough’s Buried Truths | Cork News

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Podcast: [Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cork-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612488)
Published: 2026-07-13T06:13:52+00:00
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A survivor of Ireland’s Bessborough mother and baby home, Therese Meyer, recounts witnessing a baby buried on the grounds in her childhood—only to be told it was a doll—and later punished for seeing it. Now nearly 70, she speaks of the emotional abuse, institutional neglect, and lack of love that defined her early years, despite being adopted into a loving family. With development plans approved for parts of the site—and with records showing only 64 of over 900 infant deaths were ever documented—Meyer is calling on the government to compulsorily purchase the land and conduct a forensic search to locate and honor the missing children. She insists these were not forgotten souls, but children of God whose lives mattered and must be acknowledged. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dce5af67b0dbb39b

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