Fire tragedy couple named

The couple who died in the house fire outside Duleek overnight have been named locally as Michael Clifford and Charlotte McGuinness.
Their bodies were discovered in their home in the Keenogue area this morning.
It is believed the fire had burned itself out by the time the tragedy was discovered by a family member shortly afer 9am this morning.
There was extensive smoke damage to the house, but little sign from outside that a fire had occurred.
Two units from Navan fire brigade, along with units from Drogheda attended the scene and Gardai are currently investigating the circumstances of the fire, which is believed to have started accidently. The scene was preserved for technical examination.
There were grief stricken scenes at the house this morning, where family members and friends had gathered, as the bodies were removed by hearse to Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, where post mortems will be carried out.