Demonstration planned at Tuam Mother and Baby Home site to mark Pope’s visit

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A demonstration is set to take place at the site of the former Tuam Mother and Baby Home this month to coincide with the Pope's visit. Campaigners will light candles and hold a silent vigil on the afternoon of Sunday the 26th, while Pope Francis is celebrating mass at Knock Shrine. The event is being organised by the Tuam Babies Family Group. A special sculpture of 796 babies made in the shape of a baptismal font, created by Flemish women, is also being targeted for the demonstration. Local historian Catherine Corless is also expected to read out the names of all those who are believed to be buried at the site at Athenry Road. Ms Corless says survivors of the Tuam Mother and Baby home want an apology, tune in at 2 to hear Catherine…