They were all buried in coffins
The remains of an additional eight infants have been recovered at the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam.
They were all buried in coffins.
It brings to 77 the total number of infant remains recovered from the site in County Galway.
An update on the forensic excavation has been issued by the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention.

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