Some remains date back to between AD 662 and 817.
It's been discovered human remains from an Offaly bog site are more than 1,300 years old.
They were exposed to the elements when trees uprooted themselves last year on the Lemanaghan Bog during Storm Eowyn.
The storm happened to also fall on January 24th, the feast day of Saint Manchán, the site's founding saint.
People came across them after, which led to an archaeological investigation which found some of the remains state as far back as between 662 and 817 AD.
Chair of the Lemanaghan Bog Heritage and Conservation Group Seamus Corcoran says it brings local history to life:
Meanwhile, An Offaly community are continuing to appeal against a proposed windfarm.
BnM and SSE Renewables. are seeking to build between 13 and 17 turbines on Lemanaghan Bog which would stand at 220 meters tall.
Plans were lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála in July 2021, with plans still in a pre-application consultation stage.
The Lemanaghan Bog Heritage and Conservation Group set themselves to oppose the project, with a peaceful protest carried out against the project in August 2024.
Chair of the group Seamus Corcoran says it's embedded in the community:
Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers
Founding President Of TUS To Step Down Next Year
Westmeath Father Loses Job After Using HSE Funds For Home Upgrades
Higher Education Minister Visits Offaly
Midlands Woman Pays Tribute To Sister After Manslaughter Sentence
FTD Brothers Continue 32 County Marathon Challenge Through The Midlands
Fresh Restoration Works Begin At Westmeath Castle
Nearly 1,000 Homes And Businesses Hit Affected By Power Outage In Midlands Town
TUI Says State Should Pay For School Devices
Musicians Gather In Offaly Celebrating Fr Liam Lawtons Music
Minister For Health Wants Closer Working Relationship For Midlands Hospitals
US-Iran Peace Deal Nears As Talks Continue
Westmeath Activist Calls Out Government After Being Detained By Israel
Laois TD Voices Concern Over Appeal For Proposed Windfarm
HSE Still Formally Settling Offaly Hospice Dispute
Weeklong Heatwave Hits Midlands
Uisce Eireann Agree To Examine Pipeline Solution For Westmeath Town
Offaly's Comhaltas President Meets King Charles In Belfast
Laois TD Demands Deer Be Tested For TB
Health Minister Opens Newly Extended ED Department In Laois