The Tuam mother and baby home, established 100 years ago, is set for excavation this summer after the 2012 discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 796 infants and children. This event marks a significant moment for Ireland, as it seeks to confront the historical injustices faced by many mothers and their children during the early days of the Irish State. The excavation symbolizes a reckoning with past traumas and the urgent need for national acknowledgment and accountability.
The excavation of the Tuam mother and baby home site, where 796 children’s remains lie unaccounted for, marks a crucial step in acknowledging historical injustices.
With the excavation set to begin, it serves as a reminder of the trauma endured by mothers and children, reflecting a dark chapter in Ireland’s past.
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