BREAKING: Second blaze breaks out at house where child and woman died in Offaly

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious fire at a house where a young boy and his grand-aunt were murdered in Co Offaly last December. 

The house at Castleview Park, Edenderry, was badly damaged during the fire bomb attack which claimed the life of 4-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt(60). 

The Leinster Express/Laois Live understands a blaze again broke out at the house at around 4am and Gardaí, ambulance and fire crews are attending the scene. 

It's understood at least one member of family had remained living in the property despite the fire in December which had caused extensive damage. It's unclear whether they survived this latest fire. 

Edenderry based Independent Ireland Cllr Fergus McDonnell said he believed the house next door was seriously damaged in the latest fire.

"I am absolutely horrified that there should be a repeat fire", he said.

Cllr McDonnell said the local community was shocked and angry. 

"They are disgusted. There is a large amount of anger that the house was not properly blocked up", he said. 

"Somebody should have taken responsibility for that to make sure it was completely unaccessible", added Cllr McDonnell.