PT2: ESCAPE FROM THE MAGDALENE LAUNDRY, DIANE CROGHAN SHARES HER INCREDIBLE STORY

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14th September 2020
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In this powerful two part series, which began on 7th September 2020, the lovable Diane Croghan, who is almost 80 years old, tells her powerful story of her escape from the Wexford Magdalene Laundry.
Born in the Enniscorthy county home, where she remained until she was three year's old, Diane was later fostered out before she was incarcerated into the Wexford Magdalene Laundry at just 8 years old - she is believed to be the youngest ever Magdalene.
Don't miss Part Two of Diane's story tonight Monday 14th September at 7pm.
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@bridodonnell6698 3 года назад

Well done to the travelling people who helped her 👏

@karenjoslyn4051 Год назад

Lord bless you dear lady and special blessings to the kind travelers who helped you!

@karenlauricella4976 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful people the travelling people

@myraburton3156 11 месяцев назад

Kindness costs nothing, choose it always. Romany travellers have values.

@florenceobrien2822 11 месяцев назад

God bless her

@littlelatinlupelu100 7 месяцев назад

AMEN

@sineadpower1212 11 месяцев назад

Thank you to all the Travellers who helped this courageous lady. The Travellers understood only too well what it felt like to be ostracised from society. ❤

@jimlawlor6789 11 месяцев назад

Please speak to Diane again. The abrupt ending was unforgivable for such a lady. She is more wonderful than any ‘celebrity’. Thank you.

@VanessaKittredge 2 года назад

It’s hard to believe the suffering that a little girl can endure. Diane is the picture of courage and grace.

@Padraigp 11 месяцев назад

Dinah I think it is?

@Padraigp 11 месяцев назад

Oh no my mistake I thought she said dinah😂

@marychris9665 11 месяцев назад

Fair play to the travellers

@diannejohnson1367 11 месяцев назад

What a beautiful and strong woman Diane is. Well balanced and intelligent.❤

@loridickerson2610 3 года назад

These catholic magdalena nuns of these laundries are the biggest sinners themselves by torturing these women

@maryannwilson6425 11 месяцев назад

As a Catholic, it's just so shameful. How did these nuns think they were helping, let alone being kind and living their faith?!

@pearljam619 Год назад

She got to experience both sides of humanity. The vile and evil acts endured by the Nuns and the kindness of Strangers as she escaped the laundry rooms.

@djfhfh 2 года назад

And travellers get such a bad rep ,.god bless them for helping her, especially considering they are quite religious, god bless you both. 2 very brave young girls

@noelfleming3567 11 месяцев назад

The nuns were supposed to be d religious ones they were d ones that controlled these children we know d rest of d shit

@emeraldeyes3338 Год назад

My god so many people failed this woman in her childhood. What a strong lady to survive these mysogonistic times at the hands of vile people who should have shown her more humanity and empathy.

@bernadettecrawford3656 Год назад

A courageous lady and the travellers were so kind.

@marytopley 3 года назад

There is something very endearing about you Diane, I could listen to you for hours.I applaud you loud and clear, 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@StayWithMeArtshow 3 года назад

Yes she is a lovely woman! So likeable.

@Princesswarrior123 11 месяцев назад

Yes a lovely woman bless her,

@suitsushi 11 месяцев назад

I love travellers, they have such a great spirit and understanding of community. And it's so true, men and women are like wings of one bird, one without the other can't work.

@lesleycooper7544 11 месяцев назад

I had read about the Irish nuns Just awful what people do to each other. What a lovely lady. Could listen to her all. day xxxx

@yvonnerahui8729 9 дней назад

Shes wonderful indeed. Look up : 'Shocking confession of sister Charlotte, firmer Roman Catholic'. It is a horrific story but full of mercy..Truth of what she suffered in a convent. Her heart testimony.

@bridgetholbourne6849 11 месяцев назад

Ur inner strengh is powerful❤ My granny was born in a work house in Armagh ,she was made of the same stuff ❤❤❤❤love

@whatsinaplant4417 Год назад

What a beautiful person. So strong and inspiring.

@newin548 11 месяцев назад

Brave, darling girl … could very well have become bitter but just look how strong and sweet she is … hope life is good for her and hers.. God bless her..

@mharryvan5324 3 года назад

Diane, you are a star. ALL YOUNG WOMEN need to hear about your horrendous experienced so they do not take their own emancipation for granted. Take care Diane. You are terrific.

@helenferullo5706 11 месяцев назад

Bless the traveling people 😇😇😇🙏🙏 God works through kind people. Blessed are those 🙏😇

@philomenacroghan5437 11 месяцев назад

Very brave and strong the travelling people than were lovely people ,Diane you are an inspiration to women ,so sad you had to go through so much sending love and hugs ❤❤❤♥️

@tramorester 3 года назад

What a beautiful soul, such empathy & understanding, even towards her own abusers after such a tough childhood. A lovely person all over with a simple message of equality at the end. I would say she was a fantastic mother.

@StayWithMeArtshow 3 года назад

I know she is just lovely. Everyone thinks the world of Diane. A joy to be around. Thank you for your lovely comments.

@zitaharsanyi5620 Год назад

Exactly!!!

@rozdoyle8872 Год назад

Now Diane is what I call a real Woman , she could teach all the screaming little cowards a thing or two and proper order , the people making the most noise are just on a band wagon of what they think they ought to think to fit in , it is possible to overcome the most horrific happenings with the right attitude, Well done Diane , you are a Lady..

@Padraigp 11 месяцев назад

So you think women should endure horrific circumstances in order to make them like her rather than fight for people like her to have a good life instead. Ok ..hot take but each tot heir own I suppose. 😂

@fatimak1382 11 месяцев назад

The Traveling People helped thousands .also through the Famine .it has all been covered up .many travellers are descended from the Old Celtic tribes who had their Lands and Property's taken from them by force.many didn't survive.many who did survive were left traumatized.

@marykelly9698 11 месяцев назад

Im so glad it was the travelling community who took care of you on your travels , god guided you to those earth angels to make sure you were safe ❤ thank you for telling your story you are an absolute legend ❤

@Boadicea17 Год назад

I don't know this lady but I love her ❤ I could listen to her all day! Unbelievably wise and strong, she is very beautiful...what a shining diamond she is!💎💫💝💕

@noelfleming3567 11 месяцев назад

Well said

@carolinethwaites6188 Год назад

I am now 88years of age At 4years of age my mother died, my father put my sister and myself in a convent. in Liverpool called Leyland school run by sisters of charity who were so wicked we were constantly beaten and abused Listening to this ladies story reminds me of an incident with me, like her we planned to run away I was fourteen at the time, there were twenty of us, I finally found my aunts house the police came and took us all back to the police station, the sister superior was informed she said all the girls çould go back except me, the reason being I had family, most of the other girls had nobody, I found out a few years later they were almost torched having to kneel for three days no food or water 😢

@Boadicea17 Год назад

🥺😥💔so sorry to hear this, I hope life has been kind to you since xx

@Padraigp 11 месяцев назад

Lord above ...too many of you...if two or three you might have not got caught. I'm sure that every minute they spent on their knees they thought of you and were delighted that at least you got away im sure that gave them great strength and hope to know you had got away. Dont feel bad that you did and they didn't ..is there anywhere online you might find any of the girls again to see what happened to them if any escaped. If you wanted any help id gladly help you if I can although I'm not great at computers to be honest and I hope there are people who could help you find them. No doubt they also wonder what ever happened to the girl who got away!

@bernadettemurray8260 11 месяцев назад

Horrific 💔💔

@lesleycooper7544 11 месяцев назад

Just horrible. Always the girls / woman. All we hear about today is the lives of bitter blacks. Demanding money For a life that was nothing as bad that these poor girls. where put through 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

@PhilomenaCarroll 3 года назад

An inspiring woman she has such amazing strength. Such a sad story but she didn't allow her past to define her nor does she carry bitterness. ❤❤❤

@StayWithMeArtshow 3 года назад

thanks so much for your comments Philomena.

@joanembleton910 Год назад

This is extreme abuse done by the Catholic church and there is a movie about this. I was also experiencing this type of PTSD so I support and pray for survivors

@Vb-fy4sv 11 месяцев назад

Dianne you are a true survivor ! And I was emotional listening to you’re story ,you bear no grudges against the people treating you badly ,you came across a wonderful family person I can see through the screen the love you have for you’re family it pours from you in the pride in you’re voice .hope you are still with us in 2023 !

@aine2058 3 года назад

A film needs to be made about her escape

@joearkle1327 3 года назад

Watch the film the magadlain sister it's about this and what went on in those places IST really good and has a both a happy and sad ending

@lesleycooper7544 11 месяцев назад

Well I have seen a film called The magdlain sisters And ANOTHER ONE with Judie Dench. One of the girls got put in a convent. because. SHE. GOT RAPED AT A WEDDING. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

@suedoyle4526 3 года назад

You are a remarkable woman. I’m so sorry you were taken from your foster family and sent to that convent. To think you walked such a distance as a young child when you escaped shows an inner strength most people don’t have. I’m glad you meet good people along the way who were kind to you. I must say you look very well for your age and I hope life is being good to you now. You’re a lovely lady and thank you for sharing your story xx

@noelfleming3567 11 месяцев назад

Well said

@cg9616 11 месяцев назад

What a wonderful woman and a great example of forgive and live your best life. God bless 🙏

@anneshields2010 3 года назад

Diane you are amazing such a brave beautiful woman also she should get. compensation for what she’s been through

@ellioshiem7892 3 года назад

wonderful lady. I know how evil those nuns are. I was abused for 5 years.

@bettycastro835 11 месяцев назад

What a lovely lady ❤

@Camgagh 4 года назад

Beautiful woman with so much wisdom & a big heart.So glad you escaped & found your way and your sister.

@StayWithMeArtshow 3 года назад

Yes, thank you

@i.bendigas6856 3 года назад

@@StayWithMeArtshow God is everywhere and helps us!

@melissadeasy5774 2 года назад

What an absolute beautiful lady. You still show such positivity and faith even though all the hardship you endured.

@fasthracing Год назад

What a strong woman.

@trishayamada807 3 года назад

I started learning about this before I had children and it hurt my heart, now having 3 little children my heart hurts even more.

@lails9241 Год назад

God bless you how you have overcome such adversity with such grace💕. Your garden is beautiful like your soul xxx

@clairec1683 Год назад

Beautiful lady

@elaiinejennings5426 Год назад

God bless that beautiful lady ❤❤❤

@carolinebedford9836 Год назад

Such a brave thing to do at such a young age. Love to you Dianne. Xx

@vandahuman8522 11 месяцев назад

The Catholic church has a lot to answer for.😢

@Trishno6 Месяц назад

It's not the church it's the men and women nuns

@sofiagale6050 3 года назад

What a beautiful soul♥️ I wish I could give this amazing woman a huge hug. I'm sorry for what you have had to go through at such a young age.

@jmac5951 Год назад

Fascinating and inspiring woman.

@1487. 2 года назад

This woman is amazing

@utebristow1465 2 года назад

Beautiful lady 💗 what strength and endurance to overcome her painful past. All the best to you and your beautiful family!

@Juliemc446 Год назад

This was heartbreaking. 😢. Lovely lady 💗

@junehoneymanhislop4881 2 года назад

Such a brave and endearing soul. 💔

@ellen7198 Год назад

What a fantastic lady,

@jilleljadi5496 3 года назад

Wonderful lady, incredible stories from Irish history, love the folk of Ireland. Honesty and sincerity...

@heatherholyland157 11 месяцев назад

Except for the nuns !

@sunnyseacat6857 9 месяцев назад

@@heatherholyland157 : and priests...

@maureenmcghee2077 2 года назад

What a fantastic outlook on life from life from a lady who endured so much. Inspirational! X x x

@Tipperary757 Год назад

Remarkable person. I wish she had not been cut off at the end. Such compassion still in saying everbody is equal. Special emphasis, women's and children's rights need to be respected.

@lorraineforget5483 2 года назад

I am very sorry U had to go through what you did. It makes me very angry that they had taken you away from your foster family to go to that Magdalene Sisters Laundries. The nuns treated you so badly and Theresa too. They will have to give an account to God for their cruel actions toward U and all the other women survivors. We need to remember that there are only a few a bad apples out of a barrel of good apples. There are some very kind priests and nuns too. God works out everything for our good. The circumstances God put people in so we can compassion for others. These Magdalene Sisters were hurting so badly inside that they hurt the girls in their care plus the priests and Christian brothers. They were forced into that calling by family. No every one is called to be a nun or priest. God bless you Diane for your story!

@thegirl30 Год назад

She's so strong❤️

@eveedits3020 3 года назад

Such a brave and lovely woman 💖

@sofatalkmediawitha.j2124 3 года назад

A remarkable woman, you know it’s very sad that because of a few bad apples (which you’ll get in every sector around the world) Everyone is pretty much tarred with the same brush. There are many good members in the clergy, and just like the travellers. It’s very sad that still writing with the left hand is frowned upon, I remember having to have a quiet word with my youngest daughters teachers for trying to force them too to write with their right hand. That was eighteen years ago, I hope it’s different today. x

@StayWithMeArtshow 3 года назад

Yes she is truly remarkable.

@stephdaly9705 3 года назад

Such a strong brave woman

@1487. 2 года назад

I love her outlook on life.. after what she's been through she's a survivor and a warrior

@kellyhoover7750 2 года назад

GOD BLESS YOU DIANE! YOU CHOSE YOUR BATTLES WISELY.... ❤❤

@patriciahall2223 3 года назад

You are an amazing Lady with such a huge heart . I'm glad you have your own beautiful family today ....I am so sorry this happened to you , heartbreaking 🇨🇦

@songbirdx-cu9uz 2 года назад

well done diane well said and thank you

@anitaellenmcgee7430 3 года назад

Diane you are a true Champion

@marybuckley485 Год назад

Well done Dianne.

@TheGymnast71 2 года назад

wow. Those laundries were crazy sick. Those crazy nuns.

@Abc-cu9db 11 месяцев назад

Could listen to her talk all day 👌

@snowypenguin2337 3 года назад

What a strong and beautiful woman you became x really disappointing with the way you were treated .such a wee girl ?.. but you came out the other side to be an amazing .mum.gran truly and a truly amazing mum and gran beautiful xx

@StayWithMeArtshow 3 года назад

Thank you so much for you lovely comments.,

@evastanford2249 Год назад

So glad you got away.

@annemariekerrigan2011 3 года назад

What a strong lovely women

@StayWithMeArtshow 3 года назад

Yes she’s a dote x

@martinatravers330 11 месяцев назад

I just love Diane. She is an amazing women. ❤❤

@orkneybell 3 года назад

Beautiful soul and a beautiful woman x

@carling2k Год назад

It breaks my heart what you are have been though it really does

@mandydaly8940 4 года назад

Love listening to her story ❤️

@StayWithMeArtshow 4 года назад

Yes. She is a ray of sunshine ☀️

@mandydaly8940 4 года назад

Stay With Me Art Show , yes she certainly is

@StayWithMeArtshow 4 года назад

I love how she has no anger

@mandydaly8940 4 года назад

Stay With Me Art Show yes that’s how she able to tell her story so honestly, when is the next part can you make them a little bit longer perhaps

@StayWithMeArtshow 4 года назад

Mandy Daly yes I’m going to start making them longer. We upload videos every Monday at 7pm

@bmc5075 26 дней назад

Wexford to bray jeez this woman is platinum All that she suffered And wow how the travelers helped and knew wer to direct her to another camp in those days is amazing 👏 👏 👏 ❤️

@joejackson6453 7 месяцев назад

You're remarkable Diane, 🙏🏽 We're blessed to have your insight.

@valerieking3014 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video.

@Vent330 7 месяцев назад

So many similarities with my late mothers story, she was also born in the County home in enniscorthy, industrial school and magdalen laundry followed, sadly she didnt escape, but was discharged into domestic service, emotionally ruined, when she was 26, Diane is just remarkable 😢

@barbarawright5548 Месяц назад

I really like this lady and how she told her story. God Bless you Diane

@wholehealthchristian 7 месяцев назад

I know you recorded this years ago. I hope, Dianne that you you are doing well, and able to read this. How you have survived and even have enough love to help those in need is an inspiration. I am also thankful that despite the struggles and abuse you endured, you have been able to maintain trust in the goodness of God. It saddens me that sometimes those who represent God to the world, such as those who are in ministry, turn people away from God by their actions and abusiveness. I am glad that did not happen to you. You are amazing.

@trishtraynor 2 года назад

My wee Mammy gave birth to my sister in Blackrock in the 1930s. In Edinburgh in 1977 an Irish girl gave birth to her daughter the same day my daughter was born, and left to return to Ireland without her. She came from Ireland to a convent for ' poor fallen women'. In the late 1970s!!!! Shame on the Church. Shame on the men and women who declared others to be sinners. My God would never treat women like this so the Priests and Nuns and "Holy" Catholic families should get on their knees and beg forgiveness. 🤬 One family in my parish who were so highly thought of and friends with the Cardinal brought their grandson up from England to be baptised so he would get into his lical Catholic school. The child's mother hadn't been to Mass in years,and didn't bother having her boy baptised because she didn't believe in the Church. Aye, intil it was obvious the Catholic school was the best school for miles . 🤬🤬

@davinathorne5215 Год назад

@Trish Traynor I had family in Ireland with the name ‘Traynor’. My parents were Irish and I was brought up in care in Scotland.

@treerose3304 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your story

@christopher-ke9nj Год назад

You did what, damn, saints above

@florenceobrien2822 11 месяцев назад

Great woman

@kathrynsinclare8459 3 года назад

This church is a monster. These poor people.

@JMJ-k8f 3 года назад

Catholic have also good nuns and they became saints.

@kathrynsinclare8459 3 года назад

@@JMJ-k8f Yes, that’s true. There are many wonderful people in this denomination. Many are being taught that judging is wrong. The use of judgement is being taken out of context. We, as a people, judge everyday in order to stay safe and do as God wants us to. When we are judging in the way that is against God it is when we judge if a person is going to heaven or hell. We are then judging in a way that is expressed in the Bible that we have no right to pass judgement on any individual, only God has that knowledge. To my understand we are to continue to judge what is right and wrong for us individually. But, we are not to pass judgement on someone else and if they are going to heaven or hell. I was speaking more to the Catholic church system. It is too old and needs to be revised to keep all of their parishioners safe; as it is, it’s a haven for perpetrators that fall prey on the church family. Churches need to be held accountable for their wrongful actions, then hopefully they will change them. For century’s this church has been allowed to use and abuse the innocent amongst their own ranks. Shame on them. Being in denial about what this church has done to innocent people does not help any of us.

@karenharrington2628 3 года назад

Appreciate Sharing Sending prayers love ❤

@anitaellenmcgee7430 3 года назад

This sounds like a real good screenplay here

@elizabethsalvatore1633 Год назад

Thank goodness you escaped!❤God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌸 * are the travelers gypsy’s?

@franceslynch8815 6 месяцев назад

What a savage nation we are. What made us give children to people we never knew and would never know, and would not know how they treated the most vulnerable of beings on earth. This lady is beautiful, compassionate and articulate. The state and our communities damaged her and thousands of innnocents Why did the Irish allow themselves to be conned by men in black. In the 60's I was a child trapped under the shroud of catholic mists and folklore, but I was able to tell my teachers I did not believe in a god.

@mattiewilcox8463 11 месяцев назад

You are A Hero ✨✨

@susanlaird5154 8 месяцев назад

What a wonderful lady. I would love to meet her. So brave at such a young age. The Catholic Church have a lot to answer for but it is like a secret society.

@user-qm9pf3ko4l Месяц назад

Remarkable lady..bless her

@trishtraynor 4 года назад

14th of September is my birthday, and I'm trying to find which mother and baby laundry my sister was born in! I don't believe in coincidences.💖 God bless.

@StayWithMeArtshow 4 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing Trish. If we can help at all, please let us know.

@jddr555 2 года назад

Spiritually grown🌹

@joanmelville8310 Год назад

AN amazing beautiful woman

@bernadettecrawford3656 Год назад

Wonderful story

@patriciaphelan4150 Месяц назад

An amazing woman....❤

@Trishno6 Месяц назад

What a beautiful lady God Bless her 🙏 ❤️ 💕 so sad what her mother did to her ,i just call her evil.

@gregorybacher2883 Год назад

The nun, Sister Mary Hulbert, in Kindergarten tried to make me right handed as well, Sisters of Mercy i think they were. They'd catch you and tell you to put your hand out, not palm up but knuckles up; then they'd give you a wack with the ruler. Soon i'd forget, use my left hand and get another wack. They never did break me but i'm f'd up to this day. They call it dyslectic today but it hadn't been invented yet back then, you were just f'd up and you tried to hide it the best you could. I still try to hide. It comes out that you're slow. Keep your mouth shut and try not to be noticed.

@rainbowgirlism Год назад

I'm sorry, that shouldn't have happened to you.

@riverdonoghue9992 11 месяцев назад

I remember in 5th class in school in ireland in the late 70s we had to stand up and read verses from the bible and if you mispronounced anything the headmaster punched you in the face. The poor chap next to me had a stammer he got beaten senseless. I heard some years later that he sufferred so bad from ptsd he took his own life. Of course the evil headmaster was a revered and respected "pillar of the community".

@bearsbreeches 11 месяцев назад

The Catholic Church has a lot to answer for

@jackiedoocey8798 11 месяцев назад

The people of the traveling community were very kind but they were lovley people back in those days my father lived in the country and every summer the travellers would come or thinker's are they were called by them selves they didn't mind been called thinkers my dad loved when they called they help by grandfather with odd jobs on the land and they teach my father their language called the gammon he loved them dearly they thought him how to fish and hunt and how to respect the land they sing and dance and their children were very intelligent far more intelligent then settled children and their children were never taken from them ,my father always feared if he missed days in school the inspector would send him to a boys home so he always had to go to school he wished he was a thinker boy because they were left be free and happy he loved them dearly and always had the greatest respect for them god bless them thinkers they saved that girls life that is for sure without their help she would have never made it thank be to God 🙏