Man dies in fire at his home in Castlebar, Co Mayo

Jimmy Gleeson lived alone in the one-bedroom apartment at Station Road

Photograph: Cyril Byrne

A 69-year-old man has died after a fire at his home in Castlebar, Co Mayo.

Jimmy Gleeson lived alone in a one-bedroom apartment at Station Road.

His body was recovered from the property by firemen after the alarm was raised by a neighbour.

Three fire units brought the outbreak, which is believed to have occurred accidentally, under control.

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The damage caused by the fire was confined to the sittingroom.

It is understood Mr Gleeson, a former lorry driver, had mobility issues.

A postmortem examination is due to be held at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar.