Gardaí believe East Cork skeletal remains are female

It is understood that investigators believe that the skull found near Midleton on Tuesday is that of an adult female, but DNA tests to confirm that suspicion could take a week.

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

Gardaí investigating the discovery of skeletal human remains alongside a disused railway line in East Cork are set to continue searches of the area across the weekend while they await test results to confirm suspicions that the remains may be those of a woman.

It is understood that investigators believe that the skull found near Midleton on Tuesday is that of an adult female, but results for DNA tests to confirm that suspicion could take a week.