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Two Men in Their 80s Die in House Fire in Easkey, Co Sligo

Gardaí have sealed the property for a technical examination pending post‑mortem results that will guide the inquiry.

Overview

  • Emergency services were alerted around 11am after a fire overnight at a residence in the seaside village of Easkey.
  • The two men were pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities reported no other injuries.
  • Investigators have preserved the site for forensic work as they assess the circumstances of the blaze.
  • Post‑mortem examinations are scheduled, and their findings will determine the next steps of the investigation.
  • The victims have not been publicly identified, and no cause of the fire has been confirmed.