Leitrim human remains date to at least 5,300 years ago
Human remains discovered in a Co Leitrim megalithic tomb in 1930 have been radiocarbon dated to between 5,300 and 5,600 years ago. This discovery predates famous sites like Newgrange and provides new insights into early Neolithic life in Ireland.
Why it matters
The findings offer a significant update to the timeline of prehistoric human activity in Ireland, challenging previous assumptions about the age of local monuments.
Human remains discovered almost a century ago in a megalithic tomb in Co Leitrim have been dated to 5,300-5,600 years ago.
The article is a purely scientific and historical report based on archaeological findings.
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