Summary
An excavation team found evidence of a burial ground at the former Tuam mother and baby home in County Galway, Ireland. Historical maps labeled this area as a burial ground, and the excavation confirmed the presence of graves for infants who died at the institution between 1925 and 1961.
Key Facts
- Excavation found graves of infant size at the Tuam site in County Galway, Ireland.
- The institution operated from 1925 to 1961 for unmarried mothers and their children.
- Historical maps identified the area as a "burial ground."
- Eleven sets of infant remains have been recovered so far.
- The Bon Secours Sisters, who ran the home, and Galway County Council have apologized for past burial practices.
- The institution gained attention in 2014 when 796 death certificates but no burial records were discovered.
- Excavation began in July and is expected to continue until 2027.
- The investigation uses both machine and hand tools to find and analyze remains.
