Man, 60s, dies following house fire in Limerick

The body of the man, aged in 60s has been removed from the scene to University Hospital Limerick

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Cathal Ryan Reporter

15:47, 18 Dec 2025

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Garda and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal house fire (Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire)

A man has sadly died following a house fire in Limerick.

Garda and emergency services were rushed to the scene after a fire broke out at a home in Abbeyfeale, Limerick on Tuesday afternoon at around 2pm.

The body of the man, aged in 60s has been removed from the scene to University Hospital Limerick for a post-mortem examination.

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Garda have said that investigations are ongoing but that no foul play is suspected at this time.

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