Skeletal remains may be Kent

The assistant state pathologist has conducted a preliminary investigation of skeletal remains which were found at Cork Prison during the search for the mortal remains of executed 1916 patriot Thomas Kent.

Dr Margot Bolster inspected the bones yesterday, in the ground where they were found, as archaeologists from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, continue their painstaking and sensitive excavation of the historic grave site.

It could be another 48 hours before the remains are fully revealed but plans are in place for their removal to Cork University Hospital (CUH) where more detailed forensic examinations will take place.