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Second Burial Site Found at Tuam Maternity Home

12/11/2025

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A second burial site has been discovered at the Tuam maternity home in Ireland near a septic tank.
The excavation is led by the Office of the Director of Authorized Intervention in Tuam.
Since July, 11 infant remains have been found and sent for forensic analysis.
An investigation started in 2015 uncovered high infant mortality and significant human remains.
The government apologized in 2021.

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Story summary

A second burial site has been discovered at the Tuam maternity home in Ireland near a septic tank.
The excavation is led by the Office of the Director of Authorized Intervention in Tuam.
Since July, 11 infant remains have been found and sent for forensic analysis.
An investigation started in 2015 uncovered high infant mortality and significant human remains.
The government apologized in 2021.