3. The Inquest
After months of delay, an inquest into Mary’s death finally opens.
The story of a 35 year old nursing assistant who collapsed and died following an altercation with a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Derry, Northern Ireland.
35 years later, her family is still searching for answers
Episode 3: The Inquest
After months of delay, Norman wins an important victory – an official inquest will examine the circumstances of Mary’s death.
Bishop Street Courthouse, Derry - 29th October, 1991. For the first time, witness accounts, medical evidence and post-mortem findings are heard under oath - as the Glasgow family listen for answers that never came in the aftermath of Mary’s death. Will anything new come to light?
Readings by:
Lucy McConnell
Patrick Strain
Christine Clare
Francis Harkin
Declan Rodgers
Colm Herron
Series produced by Nathan Edgar
Executive editor Andy Martin
A Âé¶¹Éç Northern Ireland Production
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- Sat 21 Mar 2026 13:05Âé¶¹Éç Radio Foyle & Âé¶¹Éç Radio Ulster
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