Skull discovered in helmet in Kerry attic

The grave of unknown man at St Patricks church, Bandon. There are 13 unidentified remains from more than 100 years ago logged on a database.

A skull in a helmet has been recovered in the attic of a Kerry home, according to a database of historical remains across the country published by the Department of Justice.

The skull is believed to date back to the mid-18th century, and its gender is not known.