Decade Wait Ends: Excavation Begins at Tuam Mass Burial Site

Excavation begins for remains of 800 infants at Ireland home

The remains of 802 children were buried at the church-run home for unmarried mothers from 1925 to 1961

Decade wait ends: Excavation begins at Tuam mass burial site

International experts will join Irish counterparts to uncover an unmarked mass burial site for children at a former mother and baby home in Tuam in western...

Tuam mother and baby home: 80 people come forward to give DNA to identify buried children

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International experts join mass grave excavation at former mother and baby home in Ireland

It is hoped that excavation work will lead to the identification of the remains of 796 children who are believed to have died at St Mary's home between 1925 and 1961.

International experts join mass grave excavation at mother and baby home in Tuam

The excavation is expected to begin next week and is anticipated to last two years