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23/11/2022
Former Kincora Boys' Home Being Demolished
The former Kincora Boys' Home in east Belfast will be demolished today, Wednesday 23 November.
The Home on the Newtownards Road was the site of the abuse of at least 29 young boys between its opening in 1958 and its closure in 1980.
In 1981 three senior care staff of the home, William McGrath, Raymond Semple and Joseph Mains, were jailed for abusing 11 boys.
The home has remained on the site since it's closure, despite numerous calls from survivors for its demolition.
Hagan Homes, who now own the site, are demolishing the building following the planning approval for a number of new apartments.
The Home on the Newtownards Road was the site of the abuse of at least 29 young boys between its opening in 1958 and its closure in 1980.
In 1981 three senior care staff of the home, William McGrath, Raymond Semple and Joseph Mains, were jailed for abusing 11 boys.
The home has remained on the site since it's closure, despite numerous calls from survivors for its demolition.
Hagan Homes, who now own the site, are demolishing the building following the planning approval for a number of new apartments.
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