Ancient human remains found on Wexford beach

The remains were found yesterday, a day after Storm Ophelia ravaged the country.

HUMAN REMAINS have been found on a beach in Wexford today that are believed to be over a thousand years old.

The skeletal remains were discovered yesterday by walkers at Forlorn Point, Kilmore Quay.

Gardaí attended the scene of the discovery shortly after 5pm. State Pathologist and Forensic anthropologist were notified.

National Museum has taken the remains away, which are believed to be 1,000 to 2,000 years old.

Read: Fancy yourself as a bit of an Indiana Jones? Now you can experience what he did on his day job

Read: WWI German submarine wreck found off Belgium

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

Ancient human remains found on Wexford beach

Read: Fancy yourself as a bit of an Indiana Jones? Now you can experience what he did on his day job

Read: WWI German submarine wreck found off Belgium

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Leave a commentcancel