A HEADSTONE has been erected on the grave of a newborn baby who was found in a recycling plant in Co Wicklow last year.
Alannah was discovered by workers sorting materials at the Greenstar facility in the Fassaroe area of Bray on May 4 last year.
She had not suffered any deliberate harm and gardai are marking the anniversary with a renewed appeal to find the baby girl’s mother.
It is believed Alannah was found about two weeks after being born and one possibility is she may have been a stillbirth.
In a mark of respect, Greenstar paid for a headstone, pictured, to be erected in recent weeks in Redford cemetery in Bray where she was buried last year.
Inspector Sorcha Fitzpatrick said: “To the mother or indeed anybody who has any information or who has any knowledge, you will be dealt with in a compassionate manner.
“Any information we receive will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
“It’s just in relation to making sure that the mother or anybody directly affected by this are receiving the necessary or appropriate support services.”
Baby Alannah was caucasian and was not wrapped in blankets or other material when she was found. DNA samples were taken from the baby in the hope that one day the mother or father may come forward.
A memorial Mass is being celebrated in the Holy Redeemer Church in Bray to mark the anniversary of the discovery of Alannah.
Inspector Fitzpatrick appealed for anyone with information that might bring the investigation to a close to contact Bray Garda station on 01-6665300 or to use the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
