S2: Ep 3: Unveiling the History of Ireland's Mother and Baby Homes with Daniel Loftus

Unearth the Past: A family history & genealogy podcast

What if the stories of your ancestors could reveal unexpected truths and reshape your understanding of family? Join Dr Michala Hulme for a captivating conversation with genealogist Daniel Loftus. Their journey begins with the roots of genealogy, as Daniel shares his personal experience of navigating through the intricate branches of his family tree, piecing together dates and facts that reveal fascinating family stories.
As Michala and Daniel navigate through the history of Ireland's mother and baby homes, they reveal the heartbreaking stories of children who lived and died within these walls. The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as they discuss Daniel's connection to this dark chapter of history and his efforts to honour these forgotten children through "Project Infant". He offers a hard-hitting analysis of the government's role and the ongoing investigation into these institutions, shedding light on a painful past that still echoes today.
They wrap things up with a compelling discourse on finding relatives born in these homes. Daniel provides practical advice on how to find information on people who had a connection to the homes. Buckle up for a profound exploration of genealogy and the enduring legacy of Ireland's mother and baby homes.
To contact Michala, please visit https://michalahulme.com or social media @drmichalahulme
To contact Daniel, please visit https://danielsgenealogy.com or social media @danielmloftus
Project Infant is looking for volunteers to help uncover the names of the mothers and children who died in these homes from this period of Irish history. If you want to get involved, please visit: https://projectinfant.ie/volunteer
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Chapters

1. S2: Ep 3: Unveiling the History of Ireland's Mother and Baby Homes with Daniel Loftus (00:00:00)

2. Genealogy and Mother and Baby Homes Exploration (00:00:04)

3. Researching Mother and Baby Homes (00:08:28)

4. Mother and Baby Homes in Ireland (00:17:29)

5. Finding Relatives in Mother-Baby Homes (00:31:59)

6. Unknown Parentage and DNA Discoveries (00:40:54)