Wednesday, 10 September 2008

Oldest Irish Woman found at Caherconnell

Oldest Irish Woman found at Caherconnell
An ongoing archaeological dig at Caherconnell Stone Fort in the Burren has unearthed possibly the oldest Irish remains ever found. The incomplete skeleton, named Pauleen, which included a complete skull, was discovered this week by archaeologists working for TVAS Ireland, NUI Galway and volunteers. Graham Hull of TVAS says the skeleton is at least 4,000 years old. Read more...

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