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Auction house to remove human skull from sale after outcry from history experts

The decision by an auction house to withdraw a human skull and thigh bone from sale after an outcry from history experts has been welcomed. The ex-medical items are listed in the Militaria, Domestic & Rural Bygones sale at Taylor’s Auction Rooms in ...

27 Apr 2022 at 18:25

Local News

Skeletal remains found by farmer in Kilkenny likely to be from Bronze Age

A farmer clearing his land not far from the Waterford border in South Kilkenny uncovered what appeared to be human remains when removing topsoil on Tuesday. The matter was reported to gardaí in Thomastown on Wednesday morning and the scene was ...

21 Oct 2022 at 14:33

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Tragic Roscrea baby's death included in new unidentified remains register

The tragic case of the unidentified remains of a baby who died in Roscrea in 1999 is included in the release of a new register of data aimed at assisting in identifying the remains of people across Ireland. The partial remains of five people ...

25 May 2023 at 08:33

Ireland

Skeletal remains of a child found in Co Cork

The skeletal remains of a child have been found in Co Cork. The discovery was made in the village of Killeagh, based on confidential information received by An Garda Siochana. Gardai in Midleton are following “a definite line of inquiry”. ...

28 Sept 2022 at 21:24

National News

Campaigner ‘delighted’ at approval for Tuam mother and baby site excavation

Historian Catherine Corless has said she is “relieved” the Government has given the green light to the excavation of infant remains at the former mother and baby home in Tuam. The Government approved a proposal on Wednesday to establish ...

28 Jul 2022 at 12:33

Local News

Donegal child counselling services will remain open

The HSE has confirmed that an interim funding proposal has been established for the Raphoe Diocesan Counselling Service. Following meetings with the HSE, Tusla and the Raphoe Diocesan Counselling Services the funding has been agreed by ...

08 Mar 2024 at 14:33

Local News

Fundraiser to help heartbroken family repatriate remains to Ballyshannon

A fundraiser has been set up to help the bereaved family of David Watters to repatriate his remains to Ballyshannon. The GoFundMe page was set up on Tuesday by Edel Burke who said: “David travelled to England on holiday to attend a ...

03 Jan 2024 at 14:33

Ireland

Missing Persons Day marked with move to improve database of human remains

Steps to improve a searchable database that contains information about unidentified human remains have been launched to mark Missing Persons Day. The annual commemorative event hosted by the Department of Justice is in its 12th ...

04 Dec 2024 at 00:01

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found in park

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains were found in a south London park. The discovery was made in Rowdown Fields in New Addington, Croydon, on Tuesday April 2. A 44-year old man and a ...

07 Apr 2024 at 13:11

Mahmood vows reforms to law to ensure migrants prove contribution to society

Shabana Mahmood vows reforms to law to prove migrants contribute to society

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has vowed reforms to migration law, so people must prove they are making a social contribution before they can settle in Britain. In her first major interview since taking over the reins of the ...

28 Sept 2025 at 07:11

Crime

My second life as Lucy: Covid care worker from Jamaica pays price for buying ‘dead person’s passport’ 23 years ago

A mother-of-three from Jamaica with five years of service to the NHS lost her nursing qualifications and has spent more than £40,000 in visa fees to remain in the UK after she was prosecuted for buying what she thought was ...

04 Jan 2024 at 06:30

National News

Gardaí excavate garden in Donegal following reports of human remains

Specialist gardaí are excavating the garden of a house in Letterkenny, County Donegal amid reports that human remains could be located at the site. A team of detectives and officers from the technical bureau began an ...

29 Jan 2025 at 14:25

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