Monday, March 10, 2025

Son of 'last' Tuam Mother and Baby home survivor fighting to save mam's house

The son of one of the 'last' Tuam Mother and Baby Home survivors has launched a fundraiser to save his mam's house.

Patrick Tully was taken from his mother Chrissy in the Tuam Mother and Baby home back in 1954 and was only reunited with her decades later in 2015.

Chrissy was featured in the Missing Children documentary which chronicled the devastating stories that came from Ireland's mother and baby homes.

Her son Patrick was reunited with her a decade ago and now he has launched a fundraiser to let her keep her family home.

According to Patrick, Chrissy cannot afford her council house but is fearful that if she leaves, she will never be reunited with her other son and Patrick's brother, Michael.

With a target of €13,000 target, Patrick has appealed to the community for their support to help Chrissy keep her home and sustain her hope of finding Michael one day.