A young boy and a woman in her 60s have died in a house fire in Co Offaly, gardaí have confirmed.
Another woman (50s) is receiving hospital treatment for serious injuries following the fire.
Gardaí are leading the investigation, and The Irish Times understands arson has not been ruled out. However, Garda sources stressed the inquiry is at an early stage and the cause of the blaze has yet to be determined.
The fire broke out at about 7.45pm at the residence in Castleview Park, Edenderry. Though the emergency services brought the fire under control, they could not save the two victims.
Garda headquarters confirmed the two fatalities in a statement on Sunday morning. It said gardaí in Tullamore are investigating the cause of the fire and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
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