Almost €13k raised for Corkman who lost everything in fire that killed his father

Neighbours and friends have rallied in support of David Lynch who 'was left on Christmas Eve with absolutely nothing.'

Garda forensics at the burnt-out house in Waterpark, Carrigaline, where Sean Lynch died on December 23. Picture: Dan Linehan

Close to €13,000 has been raised for a 40-year-old man who lost all of his possessions in a blaze which claimed the life of his 86-year-old father two days before Christmas.

The requiem mass will take place today of pensioner Sean (John) Lynch who was a familiar figure in the Waterpark area of Carrigaline in Co. Cork where he was regularly seen walking his dog. The dog also died in the fire.