""Gardaí are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred in Co. Sligo," said Gardaí in a statement. "At approximately 11:00am this morning, Sunday 28th December 2025, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the fire that occurred at a residence near Easkey overnight. "Two males, aged in their 80s, were pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported."
"The fire service, the National Ambulance Service and the gardaí responded to an emergency call to the property at around 11am. The farmhouse is on a small holding between the seaside village of Enniscrone and the surfing village of Easkey. Gardaí have said that foul play is not suspected. "Post-mortem examinations will take place in due course, the outcome of which will determine the course of the investigation. "The scene is currently preserved for technical examination. "Investigations are ongoing."
Emergency services including the fire service, the National Ambulance Service and the gardaí responded to an emergency call to a property at about 11am. The farmhouse is on a small holding between the seaside village of Enniscrone and the surfing village of Easkey. Two males in their 80s were pronounced dead at the scene and no other injuries were reported. Gardaí have said that foul play is not suspected. Post-mortem examinations will take place to determine cause and guide the investigation. The scene is preserved for technical examination and investigations are ongoing.
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