Renewing Roots

We were absolutely delighted to bring the Fréa Renewing Roots Oral History Project to Dublin at the

The overwhelming response to this event, with tickets being snapped up almost immediately, shows just how important these conversations and stories continue to be. It reflects the growing desire to listen to, learn from and honour the experiences of survivors and members of the Irish diaspora.

Thank you to everybody who registered to attend and to all those continuing to support the preservation of these powerful oral histories ❤️

An exhibition featuring work from survivors of Mother and Baby institutions in the North of Ireland is currently on display at the Guildhall in Derry.
BBC Radio Foyle recently interviewed contributors Maria Arbuckle and Attracta McGuigan to hear more about the exhibition, their personal experiences, and why sharing these stories matters. The interview begins at 42 minutes.
Listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wt04
The exhibition runs until 27th May.

Honoured to be invited to the Leeds Irish Centre for President Catherine Connolly’s final engagement on her UK visit 🪉

President Catherine Connolly’s final engagement of her UK visit 🇮🇪

It was a proud moment to represent the Irish diaspora here in the North of England and to stand alongside representatives from all three of Fréa’s founding Irish charities in the North of England Irish Community Care Leeds Irish Health and Homes Irish Community Care Manchester united through partnership, community and shared commitment to supporting our Irish communities.

Thank you to the Leeds Irish Centre for the warm welcome
and to President Connolly for taking the time to connect with Irish organisations and communities across the North. Moments like these remind us of the strength, resilience and importance of our diaspora voices and connections.

IrishInBritain

Birth tracing is an important step for survivors of Ireland’s institutions and for people who were illegally adopted.

The Birth Information and Tracing Act gives eligible individuals the right to access:

• their birth certificate
• birth and early life information
• records relating to adoption or boarding out
• information where an illegal birth registration occurred

The information available will vary from case to case.

You can apply for records through the Adoption Authority of Ireland or Tusla.

Free, confidential help and advice is available in Britain from Fréa Renewing Roots.

📞 Patrick Rodgers: 07432 138 682

We’ve been overwhelmed by the heartfelt feedback received from visitors to Rendition by artist presented in partnership with Fréa Renewing Roots at

Through powerful imagery, oral histories and immersive installation, Rendition has created a space for reflection, learning and conversation around the experiences of women and children affected by Mother and Baby Institutions and County Homes.

These comments are just a small selection of the many thoughtful responses shared by those who visited the exhibition.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to engage with the work, reflect on the stories and leave such meaningful feedback. Your responses show the importance of creating spaces where hidden histories can be acknowledged, understood and remembered.

📸 Photography By Natalie Kolowiecki