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06/11/2014
Investigation Underway After Skull Found By Workmen
An investigation has been launched after a skull was found in a field in north county Dublin.
It is not yet known if the skull is from a human.
The State Pathologist is expected to examine the skull and the scene of the discovery later today.
It is understood the skull was found by workmen carrying out ground clearance at about 16:00 on Wednesday.
The skull was found in a large field beside the Waterside Estate and Bennettstown Ravensdale farm, off the Swords Road.
(MH/JP)
It is not yet known if the skull is from a human.
The State Pathologist is expected to examine the skull and the scene of the discovery later today.
It is understood the skull was found by workmen carrying out ground clearance at about 16:00 on Wednesday.
The skull was found in a large field beside the Waterside Estate and Bennettstown Ravensdale farm, off the Swords Road.
(MH/JP)
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