Joint funeral for elderly couple who died in Cork fire tragedy

A joint funeral is being held for Willie and Geraldine Hawkes, an elderly couple who died following a house fire at their home in Raheen, Crossbarry, Co. Cork. The couple lost their lives after a blaze broke out at their dormer bungalow.

Reports indicate that Willie Hawkes died while attempting to rescue his wife from the fire. The tragedy has prompted a community-wide response as the couple is laid to rest together.