An excavation of the tombs of babies and young children at the former St. Mary’s mother and baby home in Tuam, Galway, is set to start, following prior findings of significant human remains on the site. The home operated from 1925 to 1961, and an amateur historian named Katherine Cores brought attention to the missing burial records for 796 children, prompting further investigation in 2017.
The excavation, involving experts from multiple countries, aims to identify the mixed remains. This work is expected to continue until 2027, with additional tracking for three more years. Around 80 people have provided DNA samples as part of the process.
Anna Corrigan, whose brothers were born at the facility, expressed both relief and the ongoing struggle for justice, emphasizing the need for proper burials and legal accountability. Her brothers are believed to have died from neglect, and she has reported their cases to the police since 2013.
The excavation site is secured and maintained to forensic standards. Both the Bon Secours sisters and Galway County Council have previously apologized and contributed to the excavation costs. Anna’s lawyer has emphasized the importance of investigating the historical human rights abuses associated with the home.
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