Meath connections in search for mother

Dear sir, I was born on 22 March 1951, at the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin. I am told my mother was aged 25. If you, or someone in your family had a baby girl on that date at this hospital, I may be your daughter. A week later, on 29 March 1951, my mother left the hospital and brought me to an agency not far from the Rotunda, set up by the Catholic Church at the Pro-Cathedral, and there I was placed with a Dublin couple. My adoptive mother died when I was seven years old, my father when I was eleven. There were five boys in the family, some were teenagers when I first arrived. On the death of my father, I took on the responsibility of caring for them. I often look at the two photographs of my childhood - one of my mother and father and myself, the other taken, obviously, after my mother's passing, showing two elderly ladies, my mother's sisters, and myself. These tell me little, but yet a lot, about my early days. Just before I married in the 1970s, my eldest brother told me I was adopted. This was a great shock at the time, but I left it aside and got on with my new life. Some time after my first child was born, I decided to begin searching for my natural mother. I couldn't give it my full attention, given my other duties, but I did eventually receive some details from the agency. I know my mother's name, and that she lived for a period of two years (1949 - 1951) in the town of Oldcastle, Co Meath. She became pregnant during that time. Her age would have been 23 or 24. She went to a private nursing home at 119 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin, owned by a Ms Helen Hennessy. This home was known as St. Philomena's. Women did have their babies there but, for some reason, my mother was taken to the Rotunda on the 18 March, where I was born on the date mentioned above. Research shows this nursing home closed in 1959. I have never been able to find any details about it so, if anyone has any information whatsoever, it would help enormously. I have knocked on a great number of doors in my searching, and made many 'phone calls. Everyone was extremely interested and willing to help. Some have 'phoned me to enquire about my progress. I am continuing my search, and I have a lot of support from family and friends. I will not give up, as I also ask the question from Isaiah 49:15: "Does a mother forget her baby, or a woman the child within her womb?" I am hoping that, if my mother or someone who knows about me reads this, they will get in touch. I am a grandmother now. My children and grandchildren would love to know about my side of the family. My husband passed away two years ago. He always encouraged me to keep trying, I know he still does. If you are my mother, or if you know her, or her family, I would be glad to hear from you. All will be dealt with in strictest confidence. I know there are many who are searching as I am. I think of you, too, and wish you good news, soon. Remember, there is always hope... (Any correspondence can be dropped into the Meath Chronicle office, c/o John Donohoe, in a sealed envelope.) Yours, Anne H.