Gardai are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains near a popular walking spot in north Dublin.
An investigation has been launched after a man out walking with his family earlier this evening came across the bones at the side of the Ward River in Swords.
What appears to be a skull and a rib cage can be seen protruding from the banks of the waterway known to locals as the Jacko River.
Gardai confirmed to Dublin Live that they are investigating the mysterious find.
It's understood that there may have once been a burial ground in the area.
They said: "Gardaí in Swords are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains at a site on the banks of the Ward river at River Valley Park, Swords.
"The discovery was made by local people who contacted Gardaí shortly after 6pm this evening.
"The area has been sealed off and an anthropologist has been requested to carry out an examination of the remains and burial site.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
