This is a discussion area for issues relating to the Magdalene Laundries, the women incarcerated there and their families.

(a) To conduct and/or promote research into the operation of the Magdalene Laundries.
(b) To acquire and disseminate information on all matters relating to Magdalene Laundries.
(c) To provide a forum for discussion on all matters relating to the Magdalene Laundries.

Anyone may post their Magdalene Laundry-related queries and comments to this list, but please note: we do not allow advertising, soliciting of business or any form of disrespect towards women who were imprisoned in Magdalene Laundries. This list is a primary resource for scholars, researchers and those with a general interest in the Magdalene Laundries. For a more activism-focused group, please visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/magdalene_activism.