Excavations at Tuam Mother and Baby Home Site Uncover Total of 69 Infant Remains

Excavations at the former Tuam Mother and Baby Institution in Co Galway have led to the recovery of a further 36 infant remains, bringing the total number of discovered remains to 69 as investigations continue at the site.

10 Apr, 10:27 — 10 Apr, 15:21

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The Tuam Mother and Baby Home site is where a mass grave of infants was discovered, highlighting a dark chapter in Ireland's history concerning the treatment of unmarried mothers and their children in institutions run by religious orders. The ongoing excavations are crucial for providing closure and understanding the full extent of the tragedy.

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An additional 36 infant remains have been recovered from the Tuam Mother and Baby Home site
The total number of remains recovered during the excavation is now 69
The site is located in Tuam, Co Galway

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An additional 36 infant remains were recovered from the Tuam site.

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The total number of remains recovered at the site is now 69.

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irish-timesHigh145d ago

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irish-independent145d ago

Additional 36 infant remains discovered during Tuam Mother and Baby Home excavation

A further 36 infant remains have been recovered from the site of the former Tuam Mother and Baby Institution in Co Galway, bringing the total of discovered remains to 69 since excavations began at the site .

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rte-newsMostly Factual145d ago