Winner of Engaged Research Impact Prize: Professor Katherine O’Donnell

The research team worked closely with survivors of Donnybrook Magdalene Laundry to explore its operation and legacy. Contrary to state narratives, they found that financial records survived and that the laundry was profitable. As part of the project, artefacts, correspondence and financial records from the site were transferred to the National Museum of Ireland. The research team are now advocating for new legislation to ensure institutional archives are preserved.

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Correcting state narratives on the Magdalene Laundries – Dr Mark Coen & Professor Katherine O’Donnell