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Excavations Begin at Tuam: Uncovering 800 Lost Lives

7/15/2025

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Excavations have commenced at the former Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Ireland, to unearth the remains of around 800 infants and young children who tragically lost their lives between 1920 and 1961. This poignant effort, sparked by a 2014 mass grave discovery, seeks to confront the painful legacy of abuse in church-run institutions, with the process expected to unfold over two years.

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Excavations have commenced at the former Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Ireland, to unearth the remains of around 800 infants and young children who tragically lost their lives between 1920 and 1961. This poignant effort, sparked by a 2014 mass grave discovery, seeks to confront the painful legacy of abuse in church-run institutions, with the process expected to unfold over two years.