Unearthed human bones may date to 6th century

Human bones found on an island off the Clare coast earlier this month could date to the 6th century.

The National Museum of Ireland will consider what action might be required following the unearthing of the bones on Mutton Island off Quilty on July 2.

Fragments of two human skulls and what are believed to be animal bones were discovered by a man who had travelled out to the uninhabited island.