A murder investigation is underway after a woman and young boy died in a house fire in Edenderry, Co Offaly.

Another woman is being treated in hospital for her injuries following the blaze on Saturday at roughly 7.45pm.

Irish police said the house on Castleview Park had been declared a crime scene.

A Garda spokesperson said on Sunday morning that they could confirm two people had died as a result of the fire.

"A female, aged 60 years, and a young boy were fatally injured," they said.

"A second female, aged in her 50s, is receiving treatment for serious injuries at a hospital in the Midlands.

Gardai in Tullamore are appealing for witnesses to come forward.