Man dies in South Kilkenny house fire

One man has died in a house fire in Mooncoin today.

The blaze broke out earlier in the Ballytarsney area and Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating the circumstances surrounding it.

The body of the man, who is in his 60s remains at the scene.

A technical examination of the scene is yet to take place and Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

More on this story as we get it.