Wicklow human skull to be examined

Updated: 22:16, Friday, 30 July 2010

The human skull found on farmland in Co Wicklow has been removed to the State Laboratory for examination.

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Nine News: Ailbhe Conneely reports that a human skull, found on farmland in Co Wicklow yesterday, is undergoing technical examination at the State Laboratory
Nine News: Ailbhe Conneely reports that a human skull, found on farmland in Co Wicklow yesterday, is undergoing technical examination at the State Laboratory
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Six One News: Ailbhe Conneely reports that a human skull, found on farmland in Co Wicklow yesterday, is undergoing technical examination at the State Laboratory
Six One News: Ailbhe Conneely reports that a human skull, found on farmland in Co Wicklow yesterday, is undergoing technical examination at the State Laboratory

Garda search units remain at the scene Ballyfolan, Manor Kilbride, which is about 11km from Blessington.

A forensic anthropologist was to examine the skull, believed to be that of an adult male.

It was uncovered by workmen clearing a wooded area in the Wicklow Mountains.

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