The scene itself was cordoned off for a number of hours to allow for a technical examination to get under way in a bid to determine how the fire broke out. From those initial inquiries, foul play has all but been ruled out.
It is very sad and unfortunate. He was a great character who lived in a wee cottage on his own about two miles outside of Virginia.
Investigating gardaí have preserved the scene as they work towards establishing the cause of the fire. The body was removed to Cavan Mortuary and a post mortem examination will be conducted in due course.
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