Skeleton found in Dublin mountains

Skeletal remains have been found by hill walkers in the Dublin Mountains.

Skeletal remains have been found by hill walkers in the Dublin Mountains.

The grim discovery was made at around midday today by a group in the Slieve na
mBan Og area.

Gardai in Tallaght are investigating the circumstances and the scene has been preserved for a technical examination by forensic officers.

The Office of the State Pathologist has also been informed.

Gardai said it is too early to link the remains with any missing person.

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