Silence to be observed in Drogheda following fatal fire

A minute's silence will be observed in Co. Louth later following the death of three family members in a house fire in Drogheda yesterday.

Three brothers, aged between eight and 21, were killed in the blaze at their home in the Moneymore estate yesterday morning.

They have been named locally as 21-year-old Martin McDonagh, his 16-year-old brother Tony, and eight-year-old James.

Their parents and 13-year-old brother are still being treated in hospital.

The silence will be held ahead of the St Patrick's Day parade in Drogheda.