SIR Humphrey Gilbert was the Pol Pot of his generation when it came to amassing Irish skulls, many of which ended up being used as medicine by the English aristocracy.

HUMAN remains dating back over 4,000 years were unearthed by an archaeology enthusiast who was building a lean-to in his back garden in Co Westmeath last week.

THE Channel Four television programme Time Team may be invited to Youghal to try and solve one of the town’s most perplexing mysteries.