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Man dies after Co Kilkenny house fire
The incident happened at a property in Knocktopher, near Thomastown.
A man in his seventies has died following a house fire in Co Kilkenny.
Gardai said the body was found at a property in Knocktopher, near Thomastown, at about 7pm on Sunday.
The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
Gardai are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them at Thomastown Garda station.
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