Case No. 2451Search for human remains (historical) · Co. Donegal · 29 Jan 2025
Gardaí begin dig at house in Letterkenny amid reports human remains may be buried in garden
Gardaí launched a search at Leck Cottages in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny, Co Donegal, on 29 January 2025, following a call from a member of the public that human remains of a historical nature may be buried in the garden. The investigation is unrelated to the current owner of the property.
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Key facts
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- whatGardaí sealed off the garden of the house. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThey began removing items including a coal bunker from the garden. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA mini excavator was brought to the site to carry out a dig. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe search is at Leck Cottages in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenDetectives and forensic officers moved into the house at first light on Wednesday morning, 29 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe search was launched following a call from a member of the public. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe investigation has nothing to do with the current owner of the house. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe owner of the house was briefed by Gardaí on the matter. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherAny human remains on site are understood to be of a historical nature. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jan2025Gardai begin dig at house amid reports human remains may be buried in garden
First report of the Gardaí search at Leck Cottages, Letterkenny, for possible historical human remains, launched after a public call.