Michael Clemenger, at the age of 72, has bravely come forward to gardaí detailing the abuse he suffered at St Joseph's Industrial School. His statement calls for a reopening of the investigation into the death of another boy linked to the institution. Clemenger endured years of sexual and physical abuse while in care, experiences that he is now bravely sharing in hopes of justice.
Having been a resident of St Joseph's Industrial School in Tralee for eight years, Clemenger's testimony reveals a harrowing past filled with suffering. He asserts that four Christian Brothers sexually abused him during his time there, while two others physically abused him. This courageous act of speaking out may pave the way for further scrutiny and potential accountability regarding the treatment of children in institutional care during that era.
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