A murder investigation is underway in Co Mayo following the discovery of a man's body in a burnt-out house just outside Castlebar.

The discovery was made after the blaze had been put out. The victim, who was in his 80s had also sustained gunshot wounds.

Paul Quinn reports ⤵️

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