Journalist Mary Raftery Dies
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.
May she rest in peace.
For more info please read the below:
http://www.thejournal.ie/journalist-and-documentary-maker-mary-raftery-dies-324386-Jan2012/
On behalf or all our members in Right of Place Second Chance may I say a sincere thanks to Mary and our condolence to her family. A true champion,for all of us who had no voice, no history and no friends. Mary changed all of that. We grew in strength, confidence, and self respect as citizens of this state.
Many Thanks To Mary..
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
Hi Basil,
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