'It took a long time to heal but this has brought everything back' - body found after fire at Offaly home where Tadgh Farrell (4) and Mary Holt died in arson attack

"The neighbours were alerted by the smoke. One of the neighbours, two doors down, was the first to make it out onto the road and the house was well ablaze at the stage."

"This is profoundly shocking news to everyone waking up this morning and hearing about this incident. I want to extend my full support to the gardaí as they investigate this death."

"It's a tragic time for the family and the town. It took a long time for the town to heal from the last incident and this has brought everything back up again."

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire at Castleview Park in Edenderry, where a deceased individual was found. The fire broke out around 4am, and a forensic examination is required to determine its cause. Neighbors alerted by smoke helped evacuate others, but the body was discovered in an upstairs bedroom after the fire was controlled. Local officials expressed shock and sorrow over the incident, highlighting its impact on the community and the need for support in the investigation.

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