Remains of 6,000-year-old first settlers found

Archeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the remains of the first settlers in the south-west, dating back almost 6,000 years old.

The remains of what are thought to be two people, one adult and one adolescent, were discovered following excavations at a neolithic structure near Milltown, Co Kerry.

Analysis of the human remains reveal they were cremated post-mortem but further analysis will reveal if the bones found belong to more than two humans.