Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the tragic incident.
A woman in her 40s has died following a house fire in Tallaght, Dublin last night.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident at Hunters Lane, Ballycullen , Dublin 24 shortly after 10pm on Monday, December 30.
A woman in her 40s, who was the sole occupant of the house, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Dublin City Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be conducted.
A family liaison officer has been assigned to support the next of kin.
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the tragic incident.