The small Irish town of Tuam is home to one of Ireland's most shocking secrets. During the 20th century, thousands of children born out of wedlock were taken from their mothers, branded the 'children of sin' and sent to institutions run by nuns. At St Mary's, it’s claimed 800 died of preventable causes, their remains discarded. Now, following a decade-long campaign for justice, an excavation has begun. Will it finally uncover the truth? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryWARNING: This episode contains references to rape, and the deaths and mistreatment of babies and infants.Guest: Sean O’Neill, senior writer, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Dave Creasey.Clips: BBC, Sky News, The Journal, RTE, ABC, France24.Get in touch: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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