On December 5, 2025, Irish authorities announced the discovery of a second burial area for infants at the site of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, County Galway, which was operated by the Bon Secours Sisters from 1925 to 1961.
This finding is part of ongoing forensic excavations that began in July 2025, overseen by the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention in Tuam (ODAIT), led by Daniel MacSweeney.
The remains of 11 infants have been recovered, all buried in coffins, and dating from the period when the home was operational (1925–1961).
This area is separate from the one identified in 2017 (the decommissioned septic tank where significant juvenile remains were found, many without coffins).
The discovery was made in the western part of the site, with no visible surface markers, but it aligns with historical maps labeling the area as a “burial ground.”
The goal is identification through DNA analysis (so far, around 160 people have provided DNA samples) and dignified reburial.
This represents a significant development in the scandal first exposed in 2014 by local historian Catherine Corless, who uncovered 796 death certificates for children with no corresponding burial records.
Main sources: CNN, BBC, RTÉ, The Irish Times, Wikipedia (updated 2025).
Here are some photos showing the site and excavations (historical and recent from 2025):
There are no public photos of the newly discovered remains directly (for ethical reasons), but these images provide context of the site and the ongoing efforts.
