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)

Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

17 October 2022
Man Jailed For 'Appalling' Attempted Violent Robbery In L'Derry
A man has been sentenced to three years for an "appalling and disgusting" attack in L'Derry in January of this year. At Londonderry Crown Court, sitting in Coleraine, 30-year-old Jonathon Michael Simpson, was sentenced to serve 18 months in custody, and the remainder on licence. At 3.
07 November 2014
Skull Found By Workmen Found To Be Human Remains
The State Pathologist has ruled that a skull found by workmen in Swords on Thursday is from a human. A preliminary examination has established that the skull is that of a human male. It is understood that a forensic anthropologist is being brought in to try and identify the deceased. Police are also checking missing persons files.
01 December 2014
Human Skull And Bone Found On Dublin Beach
A human skull and a bone have been found on a beach in north Dublin. A man found the remains on Burrow Beach on Sunday afternoon. Gardai have launched an investigation, and a doctor confirmed the skull is human. The remains have been removed to the morgue to be identified and examined.
30 July 2010
Man's Skull Found In Wicklow
A forensic anthropologist has been called to the scene of the discovery of a man's skull in County Wicklow. Gardai are investigating the discovery made in Manor Kilbride, Blessington. The skull is believed to be that of an adult male and has been removed from the scene for examination by the State Pathologists Office.
05 December 2019
Probe As Migrants Found On Cargo Ship In Co Waterford
An investigation has been launched after eight men were found hiding on a cargo ship travelling from France to Ireland. Gardaí were alerted to an incident in Belview, Co Waterford on Wednesday 04 December after crew discovered the men on board the ship.