Body found after fire in Kilkenny mobile home

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body in a burnt-out mobile home in Kilkenny.

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body in a burnt-out mobile home in Kilkenny.

The fire at Deerpark Cottages in Castlecomer was discovered at 4.30am, and the body was found some time later.

Forensic officers are investigating, and the State Pathologist's office has been informed.

It is not known yet if the body is that of a man or a woman. A full postmortem will be carried out this afternoon.

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