Woman dies in Moylough house fire

THERE is shock and sadness in the Moylough area this morning following the death of an elderly woman in a house fire overnight.
The woman, who is thought to be in her 80s, died in the fire which broke out a home in Brierfield.
Two other people have been hospitalised following the blaze. Their injuries aren't thought to be life threatening.
Fire brigade crews from Mountbellew and Tuam attended the fire which is reported to have started sometime around half past ten last night (Monday).
This morning Gardai are preserving the scene and carrying out a technical examination of the scene.