796 babies and toddlers may be buried in this garden
Published: 7/12/2025

Discover the story of how hundreds of Irish babies were found buried in a secret mass grave revealed in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland. An investigation into the former St Mary's children's home uncovered a burial site believed to contain infants born out of wedlock between 1925 and 1961. The excavation of this mass grave, set to last two years, shed light on the dark history of this church-run institution and the tragic fates of babies who were shunned and mistreated, highlighting the long-awaited search for truth and closure for survivors and their families.