Forensic excavation at the former Mother and Baby Institution in Tuam, County Galway began on July 14. Six weeks into works, excavations focused on two primary areas: the former workhouse yard and the high stone boundary wall on the eastern side of the site. Teams recovered artifacts spanning four distinct historical periods, including personal items that suggest varied occupation and use over time. Investigators also recovered a single human tooth fragment, which is now undergoing analysis to determine age and context. The discoveries have been described as significant and are informing ongoing targeted excavation efforts.
Forensic teams have made 'significant' discoveries in the opening weeks of excavation, recovering artifacts from four distinct historical periods including personal items and a single human tooth fragment now under analysis Six weeks after works commenced, the forensic excavation at the site of the former Mother and Baby Institution in Tuam, County Galway has revealed a number of significant discoveries.
Six weeks after works commenced, the forensic excavation at the site of the former Mother and Baby Institution in Tuam, County Galway has revealed a number of significant discoveries. Forensic excavation of the site in Tuam began on July 14, and in the first six weeks excavation has focused on two areas - the site of a former workhouse yard and the high stone boundary wall at the eastern side of the site.
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