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A rare Greenland shark found in Ireland gave scientists new clues about how it lives for centuries

Greenland shark lifespan explained: A rare Greenland shark washed ashore on Ireland's west coast in April 2026. Researchers estimated the shark was between 150 and 200 years old. Scientists examined the animal to study aging and longevity in this species. The shark's organs and tissues were sampled for further scientific…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Decapitated woman found in Irish bog is 2,000-year-old ritual sacrifice

A bog body discovered in Northern Ireland is actually a young woman, not a teenage boy as previously thought.

LiveScience · Feb 20, 2025

‘Illegally smuggled’ cannon at Tower of London subject of dispute with Ireland

Newly released documents show Irish officials sought return of cannon sold by ‘gang of British treasure hunters’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024