Man (66) dies in Kilkenny house fire

A man has died in a house fire in Co Kilkenny.

A man has died in a house fire in Co Kilkenny.

The 66-year-old was found dead following the fire in the house in Freshford at lunchtime.

His body was found in a downstairs room after the fire was extinguished at about 1pm, according to gardaí.

An investigation has been launched but foul play is not suspected at this stage.

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