'My hope is that every one of them will be found': Catherine Corless on the excavation of the Tuam mother and baby home site which is set to begin in the coming weeks
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After an exasperating 11-year delay, excavation teams are poised to start work in Tuam, Co Galway. This site is infamous for the grim discovery of hundreds of infant bodies abandoned in a makeshift crypt from a former mother and baby home that operated until the 1960s. Historians and community advocates have denounced the government's slow response, expressing that the prolonged wait for answers is unacceptable and highlights a disturbing legacy of neglect and unresolved grief for the affected families.
The historian arguing that the longstanding inaction from the government has infuriated her, reflecting the frustration of the community awaiting resolution for over a decade.
After waiting 11 years for answers, excavation crews in Tuam will eventually begin work, highlighting the negligence surrounding the discovery of hundreds of infant remains.
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