A memorial service has been held in Dublin for Mark Ryan, one of two brothers who came forward about being sexually abused in Blackrock College.
The 62-year-old, who died in London last month, was remembered today for his courage in speaking out and in doing so"transforming so many other lives".
After they told they spoke out more than 200 men joined the Ryan brothers in making allegations of historic abuse against members of the Spiritan congregation who co-run Blackrock College as well as other schools run by other religious congregations.David Ryan his brother said that Mark"gave me a voice".
Executive producer of"Blackrock Boys" Seán Mac Giolla Phádraig said"deciding to speak out on the national airways on any issue is a brave step, but when it's something that you've spoken to very few people about, something you've been forced to carry throughout your entire life it's even braver". He said this took courage on many levels and by doing so Mark Ryan"transformed so many lives and will continue to do so".His long standing friend Peter Gunnn said Mark"never played the victim, he found his voice and helped others find theirs. That took courage".Ray O Neill said Mark Ryan should have been on stage, as he had"buckets of drama in him", acting was in his DNA.
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