Excavation has begun at the former St. Mary's Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Ireland, to recover the remains of around 800 children who died there between 1925 and 1961, many of whom are believed to be buried in septic tanks. The site, linked to a dark chapter in Irish history involving the Catholic Church and government, is part of an effort to address past abuses and identify the victims through DNA analysis. The project highlights the historical mistreatment of unwed mothers and their children, and the ongoing quest for truth and reconciliation.
The full excavation of a mass grave containing the remains of babies and children at Tuam, County Galway, is set to begin, aiming to identify victims and address historical injustices linked to the St Mary's mother-and-baby home operated by the Bon Secours Sisters. The process involves international experts and is expected to continue until 2027, with ongoing investigations and DNA testing to seek justice for the victims.
Archaeologists have begun a two-year excavation at a site in Tuam, Ireland, believed to contain the remains of nearly 800 infants buried in unmarked graves by the Bon Secours order between 1925 and 1961, marking a significant step in addressing Ireland's historical treatment of children in religious institutions.
Excavation has begun at a site in Tuam, Ireland, believed to contain the remains of nearly 800 babies and children who died at a home for unwed mothers run by Catholic nuns between 1925 and 1961. The investigation aims to identify and reburial the remains, shedding light on a tragic chapter of Ireland's history involving institutional abuse and neglect.
