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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Man, 80s, dies in horror early-morning house fire in Co Westmeath as gardai launch probe after rushing to scene
A MAN, aged in his 80s, has died in a house fire in Co Westmeath. The pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene of the blaze at a home in the Gilbertstown area, near Castlepollard, in the early hours of this morning. The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to the mortuary at Regional Hospital Mullingar. A post-mortem examination is expected to take place in due course. Gardaí have since launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire but it is understood that foul play is not suspected. READ MORE IRISH NEWS In a statement this afternoon, a garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are investigating the death of a man aged in his 80s following a fire that occurred at a residence in the Gilbertstown area of Castlepollard, Co. "The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. "His body was removed to the mortuary at Mullingar Mortuary where a post mortem examination is due to take place." The incident comes a day after the MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Jacobs had previously spent 17 years behind bars after she was wrongfully convicted of the murder of two police officers in the . Gardai and emergency services Sunny and her carer Kevin were the only people in the property at the time of the fire. GARDA APPEAL Three units of the County Galway Fire Service along with crews from Galway city and An Cheathrú Rua tackled the blaze. Their bodies were taken to University Hospital Galway for post-mortem examinations. A garda spokesperson said: 'The results of the postmortems, along with the findings of the technical examination, will determine the course of the Garda investigation.' Sunny has been remembered as a 'hero' and 'champion for justice' by mourners following her passing. One person said: "What a sad sad day. Until we meet again, One Love Sunny." Gardai are appealing for witnesses of the fire to come forward. A garda spokesperson said: 'Anyone with information is asked to contact Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.' 1 Gardai attended the scene of both house fires Credit: Alamy Stock Photo
Irish Times
5 days ago
- General
- Irish Times
Man in 80s dies in fire at house in Co Westmeath
A man in his 80s has died following a housefire near Castlepollard in Co Westmeath. Emergency services were alerted to the fire at about 1am on Wednesday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to the mortuary at Regional Hospital Mullingar. READ MORE Gardaí are investigating but it is understood that foul play is not suspected.
Irish Post
22-04-2025
- Irish Post
Witness appeal after young boy dies in Westmeath collision
A YOUNG boy has died after being involved in a collision in Co. Westmeath, Gardaí have confirmed. The incident occurred in Farranshock Estate in Mullingar shortly after 6.30pm on Easter Monday (April 21). The boy was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to Regional Hospital Mullingar, where he was pronounced dead, the police force confirmed today. A post-mortem examination is due to take place and the scene is currently preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The police force has appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. 'Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward,' they said. 'Road users or pedestrians who were in the area at the time and have camera footage (including dash-cam recordings) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí,' they add. Anyone with information is urged to contact Mullingar Garda Station at 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. See More: Collision, Westmeath, Witness Appeal
