14-07-2025
Excavation begins at former Tuam mother-and-baby home
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Annette McKay, whose baby sister died in a Tuammother and baby home, describes her mother's story and why she believes the excavation is "momentous" Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Associate Professor of History at University of Galway, discusses the significance of the excavataion. Ailbhe Conneely, Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent also reports.
