Search of Co Clare lake continues

Gardaí are further searching a lake in Co Clare today after the discovery of human body parts yesterday.

Gardaí are further searching a lake in Co Clare today after the discovery of human body parts yesterday.

It is believed the body parts, including a skull, are those of a young person. Items of clothing were also found yesterday in St Bridget's Lake, Tulla.

Gardaí said the remains had been taken to Midwest Regional Hospital in for examination.

A fisherman made the discovery yesterday afternoon

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