Rita McCarthy

Rita McCarthy is a social historian and author based in County Clare, Ireland. She has spent years researching the history of the County Clare Nursery, a mother and baby home that operated from 1922 to 1932. McCarthy has written extensively on the topic and has given several lectures on the subject. She is known for her meticulous research and commitment to uncovering the stories of those whose lives were largely hidden from history. McCarthy is originally from County Clare, Ireland.