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Mon 01 Jan 2009Gardaí collect DNA samples in Kilkenny fire investigation
GARDAÍ IN Co Kilkenny have taken DNA samples and fingerprints from a large number of men over the weekend as part of their investigation into the deaths on Christmas morning of Sharon Whelan and her two daughters Zsara (7) and Nadia (2).
A number of men, including members of the fire brigade, Garda and locals, entered the Whelan’s home at Roscon, near the village of Windgap, as part of efforts to save the mother and two girls when fire engulfed their rented home.
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