Colleen Anderson, who was born in Sean Ross Abbey, has been speaking to Midlands Today.
A woman - who was born in Sean Ross Abbey in Roscrea - says the trauma of her mother's experiences never left her.
Colleen Anderson's mother was admitted to the mother and baby home, after being raped aged 14.
Sister Hildegarde - who featured in the movie 'Philomena' - sent Colleen to live with her niece in Chicago.
Colleen told her story to the Will Faulkner on Midlands Today:
Laois Library Reunites Missing Library Book From Abroad
A member of Portlaoise Library found the book in a Spanish hotel room.
National Garda Youth Awards Takes Place Acknowledging Community Contributions
Assistant Commissioner, Catharina Gunne presented each of 25 awards.
Westmeath Shopping Centre Joins UN Campaign to End Gender Based Violence
The Harbour Place Shopping Centre will be turning orange to support the campaign.
Farm Succession Meeting Taking Place In Laois Tonight
It aims to help farmers solve through issues that come up with succession.
Laois Gardaí Make Arrests Over Murder Of William Delaney
Mr Delaney was reported missing by his family in 2019.
Christmas Tree Controversy Resolved In Laois
A man had climbed the tree in Portarlington on Saturday night.
Negotiations To Resume at Offaly Meat Plant Following Suspension of Strike
Workers of the plant are seeking better pay, improved working conditions, and collective bargaining rights.
Midlands Learner Driver Numbers "Beggars Belief" - IRHA
It comes at a time when the Road Safety Authority is dealing with an increase in road deaths.
Westmeath Crash Causing M6 Delays
The incident took place around 7am this morning.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Laois Man
Tom Raftery was last seen in Portlaoise on Friday night.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Midlands Tomorrow
It comes into effect at 5 am tomorrow morning.
Offaly Author Releases Book On County's Place In Irish History
Tullamore's Raymond Daly has written "Ten Faithful Years" covering Offaly's role in the years 1913 to 1923.
Offaly Branch Of Charity Double Donations In Christmas Campaign
The Offaly Branch of Mary's Meals are holding fundraisers in Tullamore this month.
Music Generation Offaly Release Christmas Single
Students in Tullamore's St. Philomena's National School and Scoil Eoin Phóil Naofa feature on the track.
Midlands Youth Clubs Open Doors For Oíche na hÓige
Youth services are showing off the range of services they have in the Midlands.
Laois TD Highlights Importance Of Housing Defence Forces Veterans
Groups that work with veterans have come before the Oireachtas Defence Committee.
Laois People Crowned Most Hardworking In Ireland
The procure.ie study found Laois topped the polls in terms of commuting.
Westmeath Steakhouse Closing Down Over Rising Costs
JP's Steakhouse opened in Mullingar in 2011.
Minister For Children Launches Community Families In Offaly
Norma Foley launched the programme at the Mucklagh Community Centre near Tullamore.
Campaign To End Gender Based Violence Launching In Westmeath
Eist-Saying No To Silence are launching the Zero Tolerance Midlands Campaign in Mullingar.
