Infants’ remains discovered at site of former mother and baby home

• The remains of 22 additional babies have been discovered at the site of the former St Mary’s mother and baby home in Tuam, Co Galway.
• This brings the total number of infant remains found at the site to 99 since the excavation began in July 2025.
• The most recent discoveries were made between 1 June and 15 July in an area previously used for vehicle access, with no surface indications of burials.
• The ongoing excavation by the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention Tuam (ODAIT) aims to identify infants who died at the home between 1925 and 1961.
• Officials noted the challenging nature of the search, including the close proximity of remains and the site's location within a populated housing estate.

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Remains of 22 more infants found at site of former mother and baby home in Ireland