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Tuam Excavation Begins: Seeking Closure for 800 Lost Children
6/17/2025
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- A poignant forensic excavation kicks off today in Tuam, County Galway, seeking to uncover the remains of nearly 800 children buried at a former mother and baby home. Sparked by historian Catherine Corless's groundbreaking research, this effort aims to identify the lost through DNA testing, offering families a chance for closure and a dignified farewell.
