Drone restrictions over Tuam site ahead of full-scale excavation

Excavation works underway at the site of the former Tuam Mother and Baby Institution, where it is believed the remains of hundreds of children lie buried.

A restriction against flying drones over the site of a former mother and baby home has been put in place in Tuam, Co Galway ahead of its excavation.

The full-scale forensic dig of the site of St Mary’s mother and baby home, where it is believed up to 800 babies and young children were buried between 1925 and 1961, is scheduled to begin next week.