Excavation work is starting in Tuam, County Galway, to uncover the remains of 796 infants buried by the Bon Secours order at St Mary's mother and baby home. The operation, lasting two years, is a pivotal moment in addressing the historical abuse in Irish institutions. The site, now part of a housing estate, holds a subterranean septic tank where some infants were interred without formal records. This effort follows a decade-long journey initiated by historian Catherine Corless, leading to state recognition and a commitment to excavation.
An excavation operation to uncover the remains of 796 infants buried in Tuam is commencing, marking a significant step in confronting past abuses in Ireland's mother and baby homes.
The burial site, previously a mother and baby home, has been linked to emotional pain for families seeking closure regarding babies who died without proper recognition.
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