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

"The post mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death, which will determine the course of any Garda investigation."

"Initially, it wasn't believed anyone was in the house but the body was discovered in an upstairs bedroom after the fire was brought under control."

"To have such a tragedy happen once in a community is devastating - to have it occur a second time in just a few months is truly shocking for the family and for all of the residents in Castleview Park."

"This is profoundly shocking news to everyone waking up this morning and hearing about this incident."

Gardaí are investigating a house fire in Castleview Park, Edenderry, where a man's body was discovered. The body has been taken to Midland Regional Hospital for a post mortem examination to determine the cause of death. The scene is preserved for forensic examination. Neighbors alerted by smoke helped evacuate others. The body was found in an upstairs bedroom after the fire was controlled. Local officials expressed shock and sorrow over the tragedy, noting its impact on the community.

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