Dublin City Magdalene site may contain human remains, expert warned

Dublin city's senior archaeologist has told the private developer of a former Catholic institution that the site may contain human burials. Dr Ruth Johnson indicated that because the property at The Crescent, Donnybrook, was a former Magdalene Laundry, it could contain remains.

Significantly, her observation was made as part of the planning process in September 2016, five months before the confirmed discovery of children's remains at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam last week.

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