Skeletal remains discovered in Co Donegal

A digger discovered the remains this morning outside Lifford.

By Susan Ryan Tuesday 28 Feb 2012, 12:18 PM

Feb 28th 2012, 12:18 PM 2,392 Views 8 Comments

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GARDAÍ IN CO DONEGAL are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains near Lifford this morning.

A digger operating at Islandmore, about 5km outside Lifford, made the discovery at around 9am today.

The gender of the remains is currently unknown and the remains are still at the scene.

The state pathologist’s office has been notified and a post-mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of death.

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Skeletal remains discovered in Co Donegal