Gardai pursue new leads in case of unidentified woman found near railway line

"Despite a lengthy garda investigation, the OAP's identity remains a mystery"

"Gardaí are following up on a number of leads prompted by the publication of a forensic artist's sketch of an unidentified woman whose skeleton was found by an abandoned railway line almost five years ago."

"Officers are cautious about the nature of the contacts, but remain hopeful that their fresh appeal can finally deliver clues about the identity of the woman."

A skeleton belonging to an unidentified woman was discovered by an abandoned railway line almost five years ago. A lengthy garda investigation has not yet established her identity. A forensic artist's sketch of the woman was published to prompt new information. Gardaí are following up on a number of leads generated by the sketch and the subsequent appeal. Officers are cautious about the nature of the contacts they have received. Investigators remain hopeful that the fresh appeal and ongoing follow-up will produce definitive clues to identify the woman.

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