Drumcondra Magdalen Home, Dublin - Recreation Room
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Drumcondra Magdalen Home, Dublin - Recreation Room
Recreation room at the Drumcondra Magdalen (or Magdalene) Home, Dublin. The home was founded in 1858 as a girls reformatory but later became a laundry home for single mothers. Date: Date unknown
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1858 Dublin Founded Laundry Magdalen Magdalene Mothers Recreation Reformatory
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Moment of Respite: The Recreation Room at Drumcondra Magdalen Home, Dublin This evocative photograph captures a glimpse into the past of the Drumcondra Magdalen Home in Dublin, an institution with a complex and intriguing history. Established in 1858 as a girls' reformatory, the home later transformed into a laundry home for single mothers in the early 20th century. This image, taken in the recreation room, offers a rare peek into the daily lives of the residents. The room is filled with a sense of tranquility and community, as the women gather around a table, engaged in various activities. Some are sewing, while others are reading or chatting with one another. The simple yet warm décor, with its floral wallpaper and cozy fireplace, creates an inviting atmosphere. The Drumcondra Magdalen Home was a place of both hardship and hope. While the women were subjected to harsh living conditions and forced labor in the laundry, the recreation room served as a sanctuary where they could momentarily escape the rigors of their daily lives. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of community and the power of simple pleasures to uplift the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The Drumcondra Magdalen Home, with its rich history and complex legacy, continues to be a topic of interest for historians, social commentators, and those seeking to understand the experiences of single mothers and women in Ireland during the 19th and 20th centuries. This photograph, with its intimate and revealing glimpse into the past, offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing conversation about the history of women's institutions in Ireland and the resilience of the human spirit.
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