Gardaí in Bray are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of human remains at the side of Bray Head.
The remains were discovered by a passer by at approximately 4 pm today.
Gardaí have consulted with the State Pathologist and the Technical Bureau has also been informed. The scene has been sealed off and preserved for examination.
Det Inspector Frank Keenaghan, of Bray Garda Station, said work would begin at first light tomorrow to identify the body.
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"We won't be removing the remains until tomorrow when the services of the Garda Technical Bureau and (Deputy State Pathologist) Dr Michael Curtis will be called in," he added.
The remains were discovered by a man who was working at the back of a house near the foot of Bray Head.