Seven Infant Remains Found in Tuam, Ireland

Excavators in Tuam, County Galway, uncover seven sets of infant remains at a former mother and baby institution, St. Marys Home. The discovery comes as part of an ongoing effort to locate and identify the remains of children and babies thought to be in a mass grave. The remains were found beside a vaulted structure on the western edge of the site, where excavation is being carried out by hand. The story gained international attention in 2014 when local historian Catherine Corless uncovered death certificates for children and babies who died at the institution, but no corresponding burial records. The age at death and historical period of these infants will be determined through a full analysis, including radiocarbon dating, expected to take at least three months. Two additional sets of remains believed to be from the workhouse era were also found, bringing the total to seven skeletons from that period found in the same location. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.