Body of newborn baby boy discovered in shallow grave

A POST MORTEM was due to be held today after a newborn baby was discovered in a shallow grave in Co Mayo.

Body of newborn baby boy discovered in shallow grave

The body of the baby boy was found on commonage at Kilgalligan village near Carrowteigue in Ballina at 2pm yesterday.

He was naked and wrapped in a clear plastic bag, according to gardaí.

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