Fatal house fire in Co Galway

Gardaí are investigating a house fire in Co Galway that left one man dead and a woman injured.

Gardaí are investigating a house fire in Co Galway that left one man dead and a woman injured.

The fire broke out at Gilnockie, Lenereevagh, Barna, Co Galway early this morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene at about 2.00am.

A 45-year-old man was killed in the fire and his body remains at scene.

A woman (71) was taken to University Hospital Galway to be treated for smoke inhalation.

They were the  only two people in the house at the time.

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