Council assisting Garda investigation after skeletal remains found dumped at cemetery
The remains, believed to have been laid to rest in the mid-1800s, were discovered by a woman out walking at Mount Saint Oliver Cemetery, Limerick
A woman discovered human skeletal remains at Mount St Oliver Cemetery in Limerick on September 30th last, according to local reports. The remains, believed to have been laid to rest in the mid-1800s, included an almost complete skull and other large fragments. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the remains' discovery, with speculation focusing on a potential connection to soil and rubble transferred from Mount St Lawrence Cemetery, located 2km away.
While initial reports suggested the remains were historic and not connected to any ongoing investigation, the Garda spokesperson confirmed that they are indeed "investigating all the circumstances." The Limerick City and County Council, which regulates the management of cemeteries in the city and county, stated it is "assisting An Garda Síochána with their enquiries."
However, they emphasized that due to the ongoing investigation, they cannot speculate on the origin or details of the remains.
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