Yep, and many were victims of rape.

And lets not forget the [hundreds of bodies of babies found in a septic tank in Tuam.](http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/tuam-mother-and-baby-home-the-trouble-with-the-septic-tank-story-1.1823393) I wouldn't be surprised if this isn't the only incident of a mass cover up in the form of unmarked graves within the country.