SKELETAL remains with flesh attached burst from the ground after Storm Ophelia caused a Co Wexford sea walkway to rupture.

The grim discovery was made by walkers at Forloin Point, Kilmore Quay at around 4pm last Tuesday evening.

5 The remains discovered at Kilmore Quay in Co Wexford Credit: Jim Campbell Photography

5 The remains are believed to date all the way back to the Iron Age Credit: Jim Campbell Photography

The coastal walkway was badly damaged by the waves during the horror storm which exposed the ancient burial site.

Following the fascinating find, the scene was preserved by gardai and a forensic anthropologist arrived to inspect the remains.

According to the Irish Post, the ancient remains date back to the Iron Age and are believed to be over 1,500 years old.

5 An archaeologist examines the remains Credit: Jim Campbell Photography

5 Gardai recovered the body discovered at the ancient burial site Credit: Jim Campbell Photography

5 The body was found at the far end of the coastal walkway Credit: Jim Campbell Photography

After the examination, it was established that the bones may date back to between 500BC and 400AD.

The body will now be taken to Dublin for archaeological testing to find out the exact age.

The remains will then be taken into the custody of the National Museum of Ireland.