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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0026Death · Co. Cork · 24 Oct 2026

Woman in 80s dies in Ballymacoda fire, Co Cork

An elderly woman in her 80s died from injuries sustained in a fire at her home in Ballymacoda, East Cork, at around 11pm on Saturday 24 October 2026. Gardaí from Youghal and emergency services attended the scene, where the woman was pronounced deceased and subsequently taken to Cork University Hospital. The coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination is to be arranged. Foul play is not suspected, and Gardaí are investigating the cause of the blaze.

  1. Reported25 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
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Key facts

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  • whatAn elderly woman died from injuries sustained in a fire at her home. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe fire occurred at the woman's home in East Cork. (extra.ie)
  • whenThe fire broke out at around 11pm on Saturday night. (extra.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and emergency services attended the scene. (extra.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the cause of the blaze. (extra.ie)
  • otherThe woman was in her 80s. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Oct2026
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Woman, 80s, dies from injuries sustained in Cork fire

    Gardaí from Youghal responded to the fire at around 11pm; the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene and taken to Cork University Hospital; coroner notified and post-mortem to be arranged; foul play not suspected.

    victim, 80s, female