Two people have died in a house fire in north Dublin.

A man and woman have died in a house fire in north Dublin.
Gardaí were alerted to the blaze at Beach Park, Portmarnock around 10.30pm last night.
The fire was brought under control by Dublin Fire Brigade and the bodies of a male and a female were discovered inside the house. Death was pronounced at the scene a short time later.
Gardaí in Malahide are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the deaths. They have preserved the scene as they work towards establishing the cause of the fire.
The bodies will be removed to the Dublin City Mortuary, Whitehall where a post-mortem examination will be conducted by the State Pathologist in due course.
Results of the post-mortem and a technical examination of the scene will determine the course of the Garda investigation.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact the incident room at Malahide Garda Station. Anyone with information is asked to contact Malahide Garda Station on 01-666 4600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.