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Gardaí investigating ‘all the circumstances’ of discovery of skeletal remains at Cavan prison

The remains were found at a building site within the grounds of Loughan House prison yesterday afternoon.

GARDAÍ ARE INVESTIGATING “all the circumstances” of the discovery of skeletal remains within an area of Loughan House prison in Co Cavan.

The remains were discovered yesterday at a building site on the prison grounds at around 4.30pm.

The scene is currently preserved for a forensic and technical examination.

A garda spokesperson added that the Coroner’s Office has been notified and investigations are ongoing. 

A forensic analysis is also due to take place, which will determine the course of the investigation.

Loughan House is an open, low security prison.

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