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The victim, John Brogan, was shot twice, with his body found inside his burning home by emergency services. One man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and ...

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Gardaí are at the scene of a serious incident which has occurred on the outskirts of Castlebar this evening.

Gardaí are not making any comment on the incident at this stage. Gardaí are at the scene of a serious incident which has occurred on the outskirts of Castlebar this evening. Gardaí at scene of serious Mayo incident

A man has been arrested by Gardaí on suspicion of murder. He is currently detained in Castlebar Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

A man has been arrested by Gardaí on suspicion of murder. The body of a man was discovered inside the residence. Shortly after 6.30pm this evening, Sunday 5th March 2023, Gardaí and Emergency Services responded to reports of a fire at a house on Pheasanthill, Castlebar.

Deepest sympathy to Eanya and the Egan family on the passing of Meleesa. May she Rest in Peace.

It is understood that the victim, a man in his eighties, died from a gunshot wound.

"The body of a man was discovered inside the residence. "The scene is currently preserved and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau, and Office of the State Pathologist are being requested. The body of a man was discovered at the house. It is understood that gardai detained a man who was at the scene for questioning. It remains at the scene pending a garda forensic investigation. It is understood that the victim, a man in his eighties, died from a gunshot wound.

A man has been arrested by Gardaí on suspicion of murder. He is currently detained in Castlebar Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after body found in Mayo house A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a body in a house outside Castlebar this evening. A man has been arrested by Gardaí on suspicion of murder.

Gardaí believe dead man, who was elderly, was fatally shot before Co Mayo house was set on fire.

Gardaí believe the dead man, who was elderly, had been fatally shot before the house was set on fire. Shortly after 6.30pm, gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a fire at a house on Pheasanthill, Castlebar, Co Mayo. The body of the dead man, who was in his 80s, was found in the property after the fire was brought under control.

Gardai were called to the scene after reports of a house fire in Castlebar and discovered a body. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

"Gardai in Castlebar are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them at Castlebar Garda Station on 094 903 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. The body of a man was discovered inside the residence. The scene is currently preserved and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau, and Office of the State Pathologist are being requested. The two were living together but he would have been living on his own at this stage," Cllr McLoughlin said. It's a tragic accident on both sides." He is currently detained in Castlebar Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. " [Garda](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/an-garda-siochana) spokesperson said: "Shortly after 6.30pm, Sunday 5th March 2023, gardai and emergency services responded to reports of a fire at a house on Pheasanthill, Castlebar, Co. An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time." Gardaí in the town are continuing to question a man in his 60s who was arrested on suspicion of murder. "Apparently he was living on his own. "A man has been arrested by gardai on suspicion of murder.

A pensioner who was found shot dead in his home had appeared in court in the days before his death in relation to a historical sex crime.

The blaze was quickly extinguished by firefighters. According to locals, Mr Brogan was a familiar figure on his bicycle over the years cycling to and from Castlebar, several miles away, and his family had lived in the area for generations. A man, aged in his 60s, was arrested on suspicion of murder last night and was brought to Castlebar garda station where he is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. Deputy State pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster arrived at the house in Castlebar this morning for a post-mortem examination on the body of the man which was discovered by the emergency services as they dealt with a house fire on Sunday evening. Dr Bolster was seen leaving the property shortly after noon, and Mr Brogan’s body was removed from the fire-damaged house in a hearse at around 1.30pm. The dead man was found inside the house in the Pheasanthill area of Castlebar, Co Mayo, about 6.30pm yesterday.

The dead man has been named locally as John Brogan, 83, from Pheasant Hill, Cloonkeen, Castlebar, Co Mayo. The man's body was discovered when emergency services ...

The body will be removed for a post mortem later today. The alleged victim in that case was a woman who was a child at the time of the alleged abuse. The man’s body was discovered when emergency services were called after reports of a fire at his home on the outskirts of Castlebar.

Gardai have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a body with a suspected gunshot wound was found in a burning house in Co Mayo.

"Gardai in Castlebar are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them at Castlebar Garda Station on 094 903 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. The body of a man was discovered inside the residence. The scene is currently preserved and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau, and Office of the State Pathologist are being requested. The two were living together but he would have been living on his own at this stage," Cllr McLoughlin said. He is currently detained in Castlebar Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. It's a tragic accident on both sides." " A Garda spokesperson said: "Shortly after 6.30pm, Sunday 5th March 2023, gardai and emergency services responded to reports of a fire at a house on Pheasanthill, Castlebar, Co. An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time." Gardaí in the town are continuing to question a man in his 60s who was arrested on suspicion of murder. "Apparently he was living on his own. "A man has been arrested by gardai on suspicion of murder.

A murder investigation is taking place after the body of a man was found by the emergency services as they dealt with a house fire in Castlebar last night.

A man in his sixties was arrested yesterday and is being held for questioning at Castlebar Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. The house and the surrounding area have been sealed off as officers from the Garda Technical Bureau conduct a forensic examination of the scene. A murder investigation is taking place after the body of a man was found by the emergency services as they dealt with a house fire in Castlebar last night.

A retired farmer who was found shot dead in his home days after he was acquitted over a historical sex crime has been named locally.

When they arrived, they found the body of the pensioner inside the house. A man, aged in his 60s, was arrested on suspicion of murder last night. However, the blaze was quickly extinguished by firefighters. Gardaí and emergency services had raced to the scene following reports the house was on fire. Fine Gael Councillor Cyril Burke of Mayo County Council said the incident was “a massive shock” to the Castlebar community. The dead man was found inside the house in the Pheasanthill area of Castlebar, Co Mayo, at around 6.30pm yesterday.

The death has taken place of Meleesa Egan, a member of one of Castlebar's best-known and most respected families.

on Thursday followed by burial in the Old Cemetery, Castlebar. Beloved daughter of the late Eithne and Michael J. The death has taken place of Meleesa Egan, a member of one of Castlebar's best-known and most respected families.

Lena Cunningham (nee Hyland) of Charles Street, Castlebar died peacefully at her home residence on March 4. Heartfelt condolences have attributed the ...

One tribute said: "Sincere sympathy to the Cunningham family on the sad passing of Lena. A long life well lived. Another tribute said: "I remember her as a very lovely lady growing up in Castlebar on Thomas Street" adding: "May she rest in peace after a life well lived." Another tribute said: "She was such a lovely lad. Lena was from a popular family in Castlebar and had been involved in the licensed trade for a long time. Heartfelt condolences have attributed the centenarian as both a "lovely lady" and "gentle soul."

The Irish Mirror can also reveal that John Brogan was acquitted of 20 of the charges just four days before he was blasted to death in his home outside ...

He was facing up to 14 years in prison if convicted. The 37 offences of indecent assault on a female allegedly took place between 1982 and 1991. And the eight sexual assault charges allegedly took place between January 1991 and October 1992. Brogan appeared in court in Mayo last October, where he was told he was being sent forward to the circuit court – which means a trial in front of a jury. We have established that he was found not guilty of four of the charges on the orders of the court – and acquitted by a jury of a further 16. [Irish Mirror](https://www.irishmirror.ie/) can also reveal that John Brogan was acquitted of 20 of the charges just four days before he was blasted to death in his home outside Castlebar, [Co Mayo](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/mayo), on Sunday evening.

A man is still being questioned by gardaí following the discovery of a man's body in his farmhouse outside Castlebar, Co Mayo, on Sunday evening.

And then to find a body inside, well, I think there is a huge amount of shock associated with that.” Local Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon said: “There was certainly a sense of shock and sadness throughout Castlebar.” A firearm was recovered at a scene and a man in his 60s was arrested a short time afterwards.