Woman, 60, and young boy die in house fire

Tadhg (4) died in firebomb as he was babysat by grandaunt as gardaí hunt gang behind 'reckless, callous' attack

Gardaí have issued a nationwide alert for all units to be on the lookout for a getaway vehicle used by a gang that firebombed an innocent family’s home, killing a four-year-old boy and his grandaunt.

Murder investigation launched after two people killed in house fire

A woman and a young boy died following the blaze in Edenderry, Co Offaly.

Murder investigation launched after woman and boy, 4, die in 'deliberate' house fire

Another woman, understood to be in her 50s, was rescued from the property and taken to hospital by ambulance, where she is being treated for serious injuries.

Woman and young boy, 4, die in 'deliberate' house fire as cops launch murder probe

A second woman, aged in her 50s, was taken from the scene by ambulance and is currently receiving treatment in hospital for serious injuries.

Woman, 60, and young boy die in house fire

The house on Castleview Park has been declared a crime scene, and Irish police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Murder probe launched as woman and boy die in horror fire

Police issued a major update after two people died in a house fire.