Man charged over Tramore church stabbing remanded in custody after refusing psychiatric assessment
A 36-year-old man charged in connection with the alleged stabbing of a woman at Holy Cross Church in Tramore, Co Waterford, has been remanded in custody after declining a psychiatric evaluation.
Niall Cummins, of the Willows, Clarinwood, Tramore, appeared via video link at Waterford District Court on Tuesday, where the court heard he had refused an appointment with a psychiatrist. As a result, no psychiatric report has been prepared at this stage.
Waterford Crews Contain Comeragh Gorse Fire as Wildfire Warnings Remain in Place
Waterford Fire Service has been responding to a gorse fire in the Mahon Falls area of the Comeragh Mountains since it was first reported yesterday at approximately 3pm.
Crews from Dungarvan, Kilmacthomas, and Portlaw attended the scene.
Man Charged Over Church Stabbing in Tramore — Victim Attacked While Praying the Rosary
TRAMORE, CO WATERFORD — A 36-year-old man has been charged after a woman was stabbed while praying in Holy Cross Church on Tuesday morning.
The woman was taken to hospital where she underwent emergency surgery. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Woman stabbed during Mass in Waterford Church
TRAMORE, CO WATERFORD — A woman in her 50s has been seriously injured after a stabbing during Mass at Holy Cross Church in Tramore this morning. It was reported by WLR FM that the woman was stabbed at the altar of the church during Mass.
Gardaí responded to the incident at approximately 9:45am on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. The woman was taken to University Hospital Waterford with serious injuries.
Settlement older than Newgrange discovered in West Waterford
Archaeologists from Rubicon Archaeology have uncovered two Early Neolithic houses dating between 3600 and 3700 BC at Cappagh Quarry near Dungarvan, County Waterford.
A public exhibition of the artifacts will be held at Dungarvan Shopping Centre from August 15th-23rd during National Heritage Week, accompanied by a public lecture by archaeologist Gillian McCarthy on August 19th.
Waterford Among Nation’s Highest for Burglary Court Appearances as Broader Crime Trends Shift
Waterford has emerged as the fifth-highest county in Ireland for people appearing in court over burglary offences, with 54 cases recorded in the first nine months of 2025. Nationally, 1,187 individuals faced District Courts for burglary, with repeat offending a significant factor. Experts stress the need for community vigilance, enhanced prevention, and policy review to tackle persistent property crime.
Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; Newsdesk; January 15, 2026
Man in His 40s Dies in Waterford City Road Traffic Collision on Christmas Day
A man in his 40s has died following a road traffic collision involving an e-scooter and a car in Waterford City on Christmas Day. The incident occurred at the junction of Manor Hill and Hennessy’s Road, with the man later pronounced dead at University Hospital Waterford. Gardaí have launched a full forensic investigation and are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area at the time of the collision.