Archaeologists find human remains at Limerick Gaol site

Archaeologists find human remains at Limerick Gaol site

Human remains believed to date from the 19th century have been uncovered by archaeologists on the site of the old Limerick jail near King John's Castle in Limerick city.

Historic remains unearthed at old Limerick City Gaol during King’s Island Flood Relief works

HISTORIC human remains have been discovered  during archaeological works as part of the King’s Island Flood Relief Scheme. The archaeological excavation was carried out by a team of archaeologists from Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit (ACSU), under ministerial consent, on the site of the former Limerick City Gaol at Merchant’s Quay. The project is being undertaken by Limerick City and County Council in partnership with the Office of Publ…