Athlone Gardaí reported the discovery of human remains on Carberry Island in Lough Ree last week.
A state pathologist is revealing how she analysed ancient human remains found in the Midlands last week.
Dr Sally Anne Collis was on call when Athlone Gardaí reported the discovery of human remains on Carberry Island in Lough Ree.
Photos sent to her showed the remains had teeth, indicating they were ancient rather than recent.
She says teeth are crucial in estimating the age of bones and determining whether remains are human or animal.
She says the remains will now be sent to the National Museum:
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