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# philomena

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Judi Dench pays tribute to Mother and Baby Homes survivor Philomena Lee
The Oscar-winner portrayed Lee in the 2013 film Philomena, which documented her 50-year search for her forcibly adopted son, Anthony.
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Jan 14th 2021, 8:00 PM
Adoption group urges support for new law to stop adoptees 'feeling like pariahs'
James Reilly has said that the Adoption Bill will benefit from further consultation.
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Nov 19th 2014, 3:40 PM
Philomena Lee deserves an apology from the state: Labour TD
Anne Ferris was opening a world adoption conference in UCC today.
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Sep 4th 2014, 2:17 PM
Philomena Lee to tell world conference about her forced adoption in Ireland
A major international conference in Cork today will hear from a number of speakers about adoption law.
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Sep 4th 2014, 8:14 AM
Philomena Lee to speak about her experience of forced adoption in Ireland
The event will see a number of different international experts discussing children’s rights in Ireland.
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Aug 27th 2014, 7:15 AM
Philomena wins as big stars line up for the BAFTAs
There were emotional tributes to the late Philip Seymour Hoffman at the awards ceremony.
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Feb 17th 2014, 7:36 AM
'A truly remarkable woman': Philomena a 'catalyst' for increase in adoption queries
Children’s Minister Frances Fitzgerald has said she would welcome a meeting with the campaigner Philomena Lee.
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Feb 12th 2014, 11:11 AM
Here's Pope Francis meeting Philomena Lee and Steve Coogan
After the meeting, Lee said she hopes the Pope will help her with her fight to help mothers and children who need closure.
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Feb 5th 2014, 2:33 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you need to know as you start your Friday…
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Jan 24th 2014, 8:46 AM
Truly honest movie posters for this year's Oscars nominees
The Wolf of Wall Street, Philomena, Gravity… what are they REALLY about?
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Jan 17th 2014, 9:12 AM
All of the Oscar nominations right here in a handy list
Now…who’s gonna win?
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Jan 16th 2014, 2:03 PM
Leonardo DiCaprio starts 'Philomania' trend after mispronouncing 'Philomena'
We’ve got a severe case of Philomania.
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Jan 14th 2014, 10:12 AM
Son accused of mother's murder showed no emotion, court told
James Dunleavy denies killing 66-year-old Philomena, whose body was only identified after Scottish police circulated a computer generated reconstruction of her face in the Irish media.
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Jan 14th 2014, 8:51 AM
Philomena wins four Bafta nominations alongside 12 Years A Slave and Gravity
Michael Fassbender was also nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category.
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Jan 8th 2014, 9:09 AM
Ireland in Golden Globe nominations with forced adoptions, slavery and U2
Michael Fassbender and Catholic Church movie Philomena were nominated, alongside Bono and the lads.
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Dec 12th 2013, 4:48 PM
Steve Coogan does different Irish accents
He let loose behind the scenes on the Late Late Show.
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Oct 31st 2013, 3:32 PM
Phil Lynott statue is back where it belongs
Guess who just got back today?
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Aug 15th 2013, 11:44 AM