Construction at a social housing development site in Wicklow remains suspended, after ancient bones were discovered there last Friday afternoon.
The Skeletal remains were found at a building site near Mountainview Drive in Newtownmountkennedy.
Speaking to East Coast FM’s Morning Show Sergeant John Fitzpatrick said the remains were examined by an archaeologist, a forensic anthropologist, and a human remains specialist who determined that they are believed to date 1,500 years.
Wicklow Coastal Areas Best Avoided During Status Orange Alert
Flooding is a safety concern with waves crashing over Wicklow Town Promenade, Bray Seafront and Arklow’s North Beach.
*UPDATE* Wicklow Orange Rain Warning Change As Flood Risk Remains High
Dublin joins Wicklow and Waterford under Status Orange rainfall warnings for Thursday
Wicklow Flood Relief: Support Available for Businesses and Community Groups
Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme offers up to €100,000 to help restore premises damaged by recent floods.
UPDATE: Ban On Scrambler Bikes In Public Spaces Agreed By Cabinet
Tánaiste, Wicklow TD Simon Harris called for an outright ban on scramblers from public roads and public spaces
Wicklow Emerges As Leading County In EV Adoption in Evolving Irish Car Market
Wicklow Sees Strong Growth Across Passenger Cars and Electric Vehicles in 2026 outpacing neighbouring commuter belt counties for green transition vehicles
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Light rain
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