TRIBUTES POURED IN for a woman whose body was found in her home in Limerick following a house fire yesterday evening.

The deceased was named locally as mother of two, Marguerite “Marge” Neville, of Chesterfield Downs, Singland, Limerick.

Ms Neville had recently retired from a long career as an employee at Dunnes Stores, Parkway Shopping Centre, Limerick, where she was regarded by co-workers as a “real lady”.

“All her colleagues will miss her terribly,” said a friend.

“She was a real lady” they added.

Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Catherine Slattery, said she was “very saddened” to hear of Ms Neville’s “tragic death”.

Ms Slattery said Ms Neville had been a popular member of staff at Dunne’s Stores and sent her “condolences” to Ms Neville’s family and friends.

“It’s just devastating for the community, may she rest in peace.”

Floral tributes were also left outside Ms Neville’s home, which was completely destroyed in the fire.

Firefighters attached to Mulgrave Street fire station, Limerick City, had responded to the blaze and discovered the woman’s body inside the property shortly after 5pm.

Emergency services had been alerted by a member of the public and firefighters were on the scene within a few minutes.

The two-storey home, situated in a quiet cul de sac, remained cordoned off by gardaí today to allow for a garda forensic examination take place at the property.

Although gardaí did not suspect foul play, they said the course of their investigation would be determined by the outcome of the forensic examination as well as the results of a post mortem on the deceased’s remains.

Forensic investigators arrived at the house today as neighbours looked on at the tragic scene.