Man and woman dead after house fire in Galway as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

Very sad news.

At around 6.20am, Gardaí and Fire Services were alerted to a house fire at Gleann Mhic Mhuireann. The blaze was brought under control by Fire Services, and the bodies of a woman in her 70s and a man in his 30s were recovered from inside the house.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination, while both bodies have been transported to the mortuary at University Hospital Galway for post-mortem examinations.

Along with the findings of the technical examination, the results of these post-mortems will determine the course of the Garda investigation.

The local coroner has been informed.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.