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Michelle McDonagh’s new book uncovers the haunting history of St. Brigid’s Hospital in Ballinasloe, blending childhood memories with chilling discoveries—like patient records found in the abandoned building—to resurrect the forgotten lives of those who suffered within its walls. Through fictionalized narratives inspired by her own family’s trauma—including her uncle’s devastating experience with ECT—she gives voice to the silenced, turning institutional neglect into a gripping human story. This is more than history; it’s a reckoning with the past, reminding us that every brick holds a soul.

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