Skeletal remains discovered in Cork at Greenway works

It is understood that a full examination of the site will be carried out before work on the Greenway will recommence.

Gardaí on duty near where workmen found human remains on the old Midleton to Youghal railway line while clearing it for a greenway at Shanty Path, Midleton, East Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

Skeletal remains have been found on the route of an old railway line on the outskirts of Midleton in East Cork. The bones were uncovered during work on a new Greenway.

Workmen stopped their activities shortly after 5.30pm yesterday evening when the human bones were found on the Midleton to Youghal Greenway near the Dungourney Road.  Gardaí were notified and have cordoned off the area.