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On this date, 54 years ago, Mary Julia Breheny died within the infamous High Park Magdalene Laundry in Dublin having spent over 40 years in that Institution. Frank Brehany (See Note 1), has today formally launched a bid to bring his draft Bill, also known as “Mary’s Law”, before members of the Oireachtas in the hope that he can secure support or sponsorship for this important initiative.

The question of accountability for those who were made victims and survivors of Ireland's abusive institutional system remains a profoundly complex and morally charged issue.

In 1997, Frank Brehany began his journey in bringing travel news and guidance to UK holidaymakers. He also became extensively engaged in bringing ordinary consumer stories into the heart of consumer politics both in Westminster and the European Union.

Those who have been following my blog, or through the social networks, will have been witness to all that I have written about my book, 'A Magdalene Rose', since May of this year.

Both before and after I published 'A Magdalene Rose', I have been talking about the failure of four people's Human Rights and their Rights contained within the Irish Constitution.

It's been a roller-coaster year, for all the right reasons! At the beginning of 2025, I was in the final throes of completing the development and copy edits of 'A Magdalene Rose' and finalising the design of the book and its front cover and dust-jacket.

Many Irish Americans have heard about the Magdalene Laundries, but few understand the full scope of what these institutions represented. Established through cooperation between the Irish Catholic Church and the emerging Irish State, these laundries were places where women, often labeled as "fallen," were confined and forced into labor.

When exploring the issue of human rights within the context of Ireland, it reveals a complex tapestry woven from historical struggles, legislative progress, and ongoing social challenges.

The author of 'A Magdalene Rose', Frank Brehany, is very pleased to announce the launch of the paperback edition of his book today.

I have been writing for many years. For the last 27 or so years, I have been producing articles about Consumer issues and sometimes, the actual human rights attached to those everyday rights.

The evolution of these strategies reflects a growing recognition that securing human rights requires not only moral persuasion but also practical mechanisms for enforcement and accountability.

Frank Brehany, the Author of ‘A Magdalene Rose’, is pleased to announce that his book will be published in the eBook format on Monday 10 November 2025.

In the ever-expanding world of audio content, podcasts have emerged as a compelling medium for storytelling, education, and entertainment. Among the many platforms available, Spotify has distinguished itself as a premier destination for podcast enthusiasts

Frank Brehany, the Author of ‘A Magdalene Rose’, brings his book to Belfast and the North of Ireland on Friday 7 November 2025. Frank’s arrival in Belfast marks the final stage of his  journey across Ireland to introduce his book to Irish audiences.

As you may know, I am the author of A Magdalene Rose. It’s a book that draws on secrets and promises and the family experiences within Ireland’s Magdalene enterprise.

In the last 2 weeks I’ve been contacted by people I have gotten to know across the West of Ireland. They were outraged by two things....

If there’s one thing I can say about all the topics I’ve written about, now over many years, it is that my readers have plenty of variety to choose from!...

A public moral outrage & the challenge of resilience I’ve been wondering these past few days whether you’ve been able to hear my head hitting the table from where you are. No, I am not deliberately hitting my head on the table but metaphorically I am; why? Well it’s all down to the manner in which the European Union’s long-awaited security and visa changes are being reported. I don’t know what it is, but since 2016 here in the UK, the Brexit vote has turned us into an island

Frank Brehany has cautiously welcomed the press release from the Irish religious order of ‘Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd’ on the 5 September 2025. In providing his cautious welcome, Frank is mindful that since 2019, he is still waiting for a full disclosure as to the facts of his grandmother’s life and death from within the High Park Magdalen Laundry.

Frank Brehany recently embarked on a series of book launches in the Republic of Ireland.....