NORTHERN IRELAND
Belfast Telegraph
Nuns ‘battered boys stupid’ in Derry children’s home, victim tells child abuse inquiry
BY MICHAEL MCHUGH – 13 JANUARY 2014
Nuns used to batter boys stupid during daily abuse at a children’s home in Londonderry, one victim has claimed.
John Heaney, 55, was caned on the feet by members of the order of the Sisters of Nazareth at St Joseph’s in Termonbacca and said he suffered sexual abuse from older boys.
“Nuns were very good at raising their hands. All the Termonbacca boys have a flat spot on the back of their heads because they were battered stupid,” he said.
Termonbacca will be one of the first residential homes examined, with evidence from witnesses due to begin in coming weeks. Mr Heaney made his comments as he prepared to attend Sir Anthony’s hearings.
With detectives expected to be watching the public hearings closely, Mr Heaney said he hoped the perpetrators would ultimately face justice.
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