Woman, 60s, dies after house fire in Offaly

Gardai said that no-one else was injured as a result of the fire.

A woman in her 60s has died following a house fire on the Offaly/Tipperary border.

The fatal fire broke out around 10pm on Friday in Moneygall and emergency services were at the scene a short time later.

The fire was brought under control by the Fire Service and the woman’s body was found inside the property.

Gardai said that no-one else was injured as a result of the fire.

The local coroner’s office has been informed and the woman’s body has been taken to the Midland Regional Hospital mortuary in Tullamore, Co Offaly.

A post mortem examination will be carried out in due course.

The scene of the fire has been preserved to allow a forensic examination to take place.

Garda investigations are ongoing.