Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe remains of 22 babies have been found at the site (ODAIT/PA)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. In fullRemains of 22 more infants found at site of former mother and baby home in IrelandMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Infants’ remains discovered at site of former mother and baby home
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe remains of 22 babies have been found at the site (ODAIT/PA)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. In fullRemains of 22 more infants found at site of former mother and baby home in IrelandMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
