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# tuam - Wednesday 11 September, 2019

It should be possible to collect Tuam survivor DNA samples before legislation, report says Tuam

It should be possible to collect Tuam survivor DNA samples before legislation, report says

Sep 11th 2019, 1:53 PM 5,944 Views 4 Comments

Dr Geoffrey Shannon’s Report on the Collection of Tuam Survivors’ DNA has been published today.

# tuam - Saturday 31 August, 2019

'Those who were denied a voice for too long will continue to fight for justice for the lost children of Tuam' Mother And Baby Home

'Those who were denied a voice for too long will continue to fight for justice for the lost children of Tuam'

Aug 31st 2019, 9:30 PM 15,915 Views 33 Comments

Family members of the 796 babies who died and survivors of the home held a peaceful protest last month.

# tuam - Sunday 25 August, 2019

'Ghosts in their own country': Government accused of 'wall of silence' over Tuam babies Mother And Baby Home

'Ghosts in their own country': Government accused of 'wall of silence' over Tuam babies

Aug 25th 2019, 7:16 PM 15,702 Views 68 Comments

Survivors and family members of the dead babies gathered at the site today.

# tuam - Wednesday 17 April, 2019

Bessborough nun claims she doesn't remember any child deaths - there were 31 during her time there Mother-and-baby Homes

Bessborough nun claims she doesn't remember any child deaths - there were 31 during her time there

Apr 17th 2019, 12:23 PM 65,621 Views 79 Comments

The commission said the affidavit from the congregation that ran the mother and baby home was “speculative, inaccurate and misleading”.

# tuam - Tuesday 26 March, 2019

Religious order that ran Tuam says it was 'under supervision, direction and inspection' of Irish State Confidential Letter

Religious order that ran Tuam says it was 'under supervision, direction and inspection' of Irish State

Mar 26th 2019, 6:30 AM 20,880 Views 78 Comments

That’s according to a confidential letter to a government minister.

# tuam - Saturday 16 March, 2019

Mother and Baby Homes commission submits report on burial of those who died in institutions Tuam Mother And Baby Home

Mother and Baby Homes commission submits report on burial of those who died in institutions

Mar 16th 2019, 4:58 PM 12,682 Views 26 Comments

The report has been submitted to Minister for Children Katherine Zappone.

# tuam - Wednesday 13 February, 2019

Legality of collecting DNA samples from Tuam survivors to be examined Tuam

Legality of collecting DNA samples from Tuam survivors to be examined

Feb 13th 2019, 10:59 AM 9,106 Views 49 Comments

The first excavations at the site of the former Tuam mother and baby home was expected to start in the latter half of 2019.

# tuam - Sunday 20 January, 2019

From The42 13 yellow, 4 black and one red card shown as Roscommon retain FBD League title Rossies Roar

13 yellow, 4 black and one red card shown as Roscommon retain FBD League title

Jan 20th 2019, 3:42 PM 21,107 Views 12 Comments

Donie Smith hit 0-8 for the winners against Galway.

# tuam - Saturday 29 December, 2018

Excavations at Tuam mother and baby home expected to start in latter half of 2019 Forensics

Excavations at Tuam mother and baby home expected to start in latter half of 2019

Dec 29th 2018, 6:00 AM 8,286 Views 19 Comments

The government must first pass legislation allowing it to carry out excavations.

# tuam - Thursday 1 November, 2018

'Many still don't know where loved ones are buried': Irish abuse conference happening in Boston Magdalene Laundries

'Many still don't know where loved ones are buried': Irish abuse conference happening in Boston

Nov 1st 2018, 3:00 PM 10,420 Views 21 Comments

Minister Katherine Zappone will deliver a keynote speech at the event which is exploring adoption and institutional abuses.

# tuam - Wednesday 24 October, 2018

Government sought more money from Bon Secours Sisters for Tuam burial site excavation works Tuam Mother And Baby Home

Government sought more money from Bon Secours Sisters for Tuam burial site excavation works

Oct 24th 2018, 4:08 PM 11,603 Views 41 Comments

The religious order has pledged €2.5 million towards the works which will cost between €6-€13m.

# tuam - Tuesday 25 September, 2018

Taoiseach to meet Catherine Corless after 'paying respects' at Tuam site Mother And Baby Home

Taoiseach to meet Catherine Corless after 'paying respects' at Tuam site

Sep 25th 2018, 9:26 PM 11,382 Views No Comments

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil today that he made a private visit to Tuam on his way home from a conference in Galway recently.

# tuam - Sunday 26 August, 2018

Corless 'disappointed' pope didn't mention Tuam, says abuse survivors need more than prayers Mother And Baby Home This post contains videos

Corless 'disappointed' pope didn't mention Tuam, says abuse survivors need more than prayers

Aug 26th 2018, 3:27 PM 15,415 Views 40 Comments

A vigil to remember babies who died at the home is being held this afternoon.

# tuam - Thursday 26 July, 2018

'Putting our shameful past behind us': Mother and baby home forum meets for the first time Tuam Site

'Putting our shameful past behind us': Mother and baby home forum meets for the first time

Jul 26th 2018, 4:50 PM 9,551 Views 67 Comments

How to memorialise the past, as well as what health and well-being supports are needed for former residents will be discussed.

# tuam - Wednesday 11 July, 2018

Adrienne Corless: 'It looks like the consultation facilitators dug deep to find resistance to full excavation' Tuam Mother And Baby Home

Adrienne Corless: 'It looks like the consultation facilitators dug deep to find resistance to full excavation'

Jul 11th 2018, 7:00 AM 26,655 Views 35 Comments

There was only ever one thing to do: excavate the site and DNA test the remains without delay, writes Adrienne Corless.

# tuam - Friday 6 July, 2018

Tuam: Ex-residents and families want further excavation and DNA analysis Public Consultation

Tuam: Ex-residents and families want further excavation and DNA analysis

Jul 6th 2018, 3:49 PM 8,667 Views 27 Comments

Galway County Council received 799 written submissions on what to do with the Tuam site where a mass grave was found.

# tuam - Tuesday 12 June, 2018

Missing man found safe and well Tuam

Missing man found safe and well

Jun 12th 2018, 7:40 PM 50,843 Views 2 Comments

Gardaí in Galway have thanked the public for their assistance.

# tuam - Saturday 21 April, 2018

'Living with a longterm illness gives you this way of viewing the world' Entropy

'Living with a longterm illness gives you this way of viewing the world'

Apr 21st 2018, 9:00 PM 29,522 Views 5 Comments

Visual artist Katie Moore has created a piece based on Catherine Corless’s Tuam Mother and Baby Home discovery.

Objection to planning permission for bookies in town centre as it would create a 'no-go area' Tuam

Objection to planning permission for bookies in town centre as it would create a 'no-go area'

Apr 21st 2018, 7:00 AM 14,025 Views 19 Comments

The decision from Galway City Council to grant permission for the betting shop has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála.

# tuam - Friday 13 April, 2018

Experts say Tuam remains should be able to be identified using advanced DNA technology Tuam Mother And Baby Home

Experts say Tuam remains should be able to be identified using advanced DNA technology

Apr 13th 2018, 10:27 AM 8,667 Views 58 Comments

A team of scientists have contradicted an expert technical group over the remains

# tuam - Thursday 12 April, 2018

Garda arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after he was spotted driving erratically with burst tyre Galway

Garda arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after he was spotted driving erratically with burst tyre Exclusive

Apr 12th 2018, 6:00 AM 123,125 Views 50 Comments

The garda was arrested on 2 April.

# tuam - Monday 8 January, 2018

Call for Protestant burial site to be excavated to examine bodies from mother and baby homes Bethany Home

Call for Protestant burial site to be excavated to examine bodies from mother and baby homes

Jan 8th 2018, 6:15 AM 9,906 Views 31 Comments

The Bethany Home Survivors’ Group has identified over 200 children from the home who were buried at Mount Jerome cemetery.

# tuam - Saturday 16 December, 2017

'Now, I can tell my stories. I've been silenced my whole life': Tuam survivors network launches Survivors

'Now, I can tell my stories. I've been silenced my whole life': Tuam survivors network launches

Dec 16th 2017, 7:00 AM 13,354 Views 49 Comments

Survivor Peter Mulryan was born in the Tuam mother and baby home in Galway and lived in the institute for four and half years.

# tuam - Tuesday 12 December, 2017

Report sets out five options of what could happen at Tuam Mass Grave

Report sets out five options of what could happen at Tuam

Dec 12th 2017, 3:40 PM 33,891 Views 66 Comments

The report said it would be particularly difficult to identify “commingled remains” and the remains of children under two.

# tuam - Thursday 26 October, 2017

'Fearless' Catherine Corless wins human rights award Mother And Baby Home

'Fearless' Catherine Corless wins human rights award

Oct 26th 2017, 5:00 PM 12,391 Views 47 Comments

Her research led to the discovery of human remains at the site of a former mother and baby home in Tuam.

# tuam - Sunday 22 October, 2017

'I'm anxious that every bit of evidence gets out there, just in case it's a carbon copy of Tuam' Catherine Corless

'I'm anxious that every bit of evidence gets out there, just in case it's a carbon copy of Tuam'

Oct 22nd 2017, 9:30 PM 42,603 Views 52 Comments

Catherine Corless is calling for a full investigation into a former Sisters of Mercy orphanage in Galway.

# tuam - Saturday 19 August, 2017

Call for Tuam Town Hall to remove memorial to Irish Confederate major Major Dick Dowling

Call for Tuam Town Hall to remove memorial to Irish Confederate major

Aug 19th 2017, 6:09 PM 34,293 Views 243 Comments

Shaun Cunniffe said that the plaque should be removed to a museum so that people can discuss the issues around it.

# tuam - Friday 7 July, 2017

The 'mixing of remains' will make it very difficult to identify babies at Tuam site Mother And Baby Home

The 'mixing of remains' will make it very difficult to identify babies at Tuam site

Jul 7th 2017, 8:41 PM 9,863 Views 29 Comments

“There are currently no known comparative sites, nationally or internationally,” said the Department of Children in a statement.

# tuam - Wednesday 7 June, 2017

'You weren't allowed touch your own baby - your own flesh and blood' Truth And Justice

'You weren't allowed touch your own baby - your own flesh and blood'

Jun 7th 2017, 6:15 AM 20,309 Views 18 Comments

Survivors of the Magdalene Laundries gathered outside the Dáil yesterday calling for a truth commission into ALL homes around the country.

# tuam - Thursday 1 June, 2017

'Today is about Tuam': Catherine Corless commends Zappone for appointing experts to investigate burial site Mass Graves

'Today is about Tuam': Catherine Corless commends Zappone for appointing experts to investigate burial site

Jun 1st 2017, 5:30 PM 13,948 Views 51 Comments

We need a “comprehensive understanding into the truth of what happened in our country,” Zappone said.

# tuam - Saturday 20 May, 2017

'Something urgent has to be done with the Tuam site - it can't just be left as it is' Catherine Corless

'Something urgent has to be done with the Tuam site - it can't just be left as it is'

May 20th 2017, 7:00 AM 11,254 Views 47 Comments

Decisions are to be made over what is to happen with the exhumation of remains from the Tuam site, those affected say.

# tuam - Monday 10 April, 2017

'Urgent action is needed': Letters reveal shock at discovery of human remains at mother and baby home Tuam This post contains videos

'Urgent action is needed': Letters reveal shock at discovery of human remains at mother and baby home

Apr 10th 2017, 6:10 AM 21,292 Views 38 Comments

The Commission into Mother and Baby Homes wrote to Minister Katherine Zappone before the ‘very shocking’ news broke.

# tuam - Monday 13 March, 2017

Pressure mounts on Church to 'pay up' on sexual abuse redress as Taoiseach says 'get on with it' Money Due

Pressure mounts on Church to 'pay up' on sexual abuse redress as Taoiseach says 'get on with it'

Mar 13th 2017, 12:55 PM 13,699 Views 79 Comments

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said the Church needs to reflect on the commitment it made in 2002.

# tuam - Saturday 11 March, 2017

'Enda, parents sent children to industrial schools because a court compelled them or they had no choice' Opinion

'Enda, parents sent children to industrial schools because a court compelled them or they had no choice'

Mar 11th 2017, 9:30 AM 2,437 Views 187 Comments

Enda Kenny has said he wants to deal with the dark legacies of our past but following his statements this week, he’s still way off the mark, writes Sinead Pembroke.

# tuam - Friday 10 March, 2017

'I wasn't shocked, I knew they were there': Catherine Corless receives standing ovation on Late Late Tuam Babies

'I wasn't shocked, I knew they were there': Catherine Corless receives standing ovation on Late Late

Mar 10th 2017, 10:32 PM 146,247 Views 182 Comments

Corless and some former residents of the home spoke to Ryan Tubridy this evening.

Gardaí should interview the surviving Bon Secour nuns over Tuam burial site, says TD Tuam Babies

Gardaí should interview the surviving Bon Secour nuns over Tuam burial site, says TD

Mar 10th 2017, 12:40 PM 21,547 Views 149 Comments

“Age should not diminish responsibility,” said the Independent Alliance TD.

# tuam - Wednesday 8 March, 2017

Hospitals still owned by the Catholic Church should be handed over to the State, says Micheál Martin Religious Orders

Hospitals still owned by the Catholic Church should be handed over to the State, says Micheál Martin

Mar 8th 2017, 3:58 PM 15,412 Views 84 Comments

He also described what happened to mother and baby home survivors as” unchristian cruelty”.

Catherine Corless says more human remains are likely to be buried under Tuam playground Mother And Baby Home

Catherine Corless says more human remains are likely to be buried under Tuam playground

Mar 8th 2017, 11:42 AM 17,485 Views 79 Comments

Galway County Council has said no remains were found when the housing estate and playground were being built.

# tuam - Tuesday 7 March, 2017

Watch: 'We took their babies and gifted them, sold them, trafficked them and starved them' Tuam Babies This post contains videos

Watch: 'We took their babies and gifted them, sold them, trafficked them and starved them'

Mar 7th 2017, 7:21 PM 23,328 Views 128 Comments

Minister Zappone has agreed to a small scoping exercise to assess if the mother and baby home investigation can be expanded.

# tuam - Monday 6 March, 2017

Enda Kenny says babies at Tuam home were treated like 'some kind of sub-species' Tuam Babies

Enda Kenny says babies at Tuam home were treated like 'some kind of sub-species'

Mar 6th 2017, 5:03 PM 17,213 Views 121 Comments

The Taoiseach said it was up to the coroner and everyone else involved to decide on the next steps.

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