Events to remember women who lived and died in Magdalene laundries and convents took place around the country this weekend.

The Flowers for Magdalene events honour women who were sent to work in laundries run by religious orders. The fourth annual events have been taking place in Waterford, Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, Cork, Galway, New Ross and other locations.

It is said that is the first time that all cities and towns that had Magdalene laundries have been represented since the Flowers for Magdalene events began.

Last week the Justice For Magdalenes group criticised a report on the laundries, which they say ignored the testimonies of Magdalene survivors.

Claire McGettrick from Justice for Magdalenes, explains the significance of the ceremonies which took place this weekend: