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Film Exposes Hidden History of Tuam Mother and Baby Home
4 Sep
Summary
- Historian uncovered possibility of 796 children buried in unmarked graves.
- Excavation of mass grave began in the summer of 2025.
- The film received the best Irish film award at Galway Film Fleadh.
A new film, "The Lost Children of Tuam," sheds light on a devastating historical injustice in Ireland. Produced by Liam Neeson and directed by Frank Berry, the movie details the efforts of historian Catherine Dolan, who uncovered evidence of up to 796 children buried in unmarked graves at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, County Galway.
This discovery has fueled a movement for justice for the victims and survivors, confronting deep wounds that continue to affect Ireland. Excavation of the site began in the summer of 2025. The film premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh, where it won the best Irish film award.
The film explores universal themes such as memory and institutional accountability, highlighting the treatment of children deemed "undesirable." Corless's persistence exposed a dark chapter in Irish history, prompting a national reckoning. The film is set for release in Irish cinemas on September 25, with a UK release on October 9.
