Man, 60s, killed in overnight Cork house fire as woman, 60s hospitalised as scene sealed off ahead of technical exam

The Irish Sun

21-07-2025

A MAN, 60s, has died after a blaze broke out at a home in a busy village in Co Cork late last night.
The tragic incident occurred at a property in the Ardcullen residential development in
Gardai and
A man in his 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Another occupant, a woman in her 60s, had been able to escape the house fire with neighbours' help and was rushed to
The spokesperson for the
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The fire was extinguished by the Cork City Fire Brigade.
Talking to the
"When crews entered the house, a second male was found. Resuscitation efforts were made, but unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased."
The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination, which will be conducted in due course.
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A post-mortem examination will also be conducted, with the local coroner notified.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing and the cause of the house fire is unknown at this time.
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Separately, pensioner
Cork, early on Saturday morning.
At around 6.30am, a member of the public spotted a bicycle in the middle of the road with Dempsey's body lying nearby.
Dempsey's sad passing comes just months after his
It's reported that the retired farmer returned home on May 5 to find emergency services attending to the blaze.
He had been living alone in Horsehill, Ballinadee, near Bandon when the fire broke out.
Following the incident, the bachelor stayed with a neighbour and was approved for emergency accommodation by Cork County
WITNESS APPEAL
have made an urgent appeal for witnesses following the discovery of Dempsey's body.
They said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
"In particular, they are seeking information regarding a male observed cycling on roads in the vicinity of Kildarra in the early hours of Saturday 19 July 2025.
"Additionally, any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make it available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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Cork City Fire Brigade attended the scene
Credit: Cork Council