Gardaí probe last movements of Kerry fire victim

Gardaí probing the suspicious death of a 58-year-old man, whose body was discovered after a fire at his home in the early hours of last Thursday, are attempting to piece together his last movements.

The body of James Cahillane was found in the hallway of the gutted house at Ardraw, Beaufort, Co Kerry, after fire crews had battled a mystery blaze for well over an hour.

Gardaí have appealed to anybody who may have met or seen Mr Cahillane between 6pm and midnight on Wednesday to make contact. The are also appealing for information from anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious or unusual around the townland of Ardraw, or in the greater Beaufort area, between 11pm on Wednesday and 2am on Thursday.