Ireland Man charged with murder of mum-of-three in Waterford
A woman in her 40s died after an assault at a domestic residence in Grange Heights, Waterford City, on Monday evening, when gardaí and emergency services responded at about 6:15pm. She was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she was pronounced dead, and a headline describes her as a mum-of-three. A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and detained at a garda station in Waterford, as first reported on 28 April 2026. The latest development is that the man was charged with murder on 30 April 2026. No court appearance or sentence is reported in the sources.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested28 Apr
2 reports - Charged30 Apr
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A woman in her 40s died following an assault in Waterford City.
- Where
- The assault took place at a domestic residence in Grange Heights, Waterford City.
- When
- Gardaí and emergency services responded at approximately 6:15pm on Monday evening.
- Other details
- The woman was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she was pronounced dead.
- A headline describes the woman as a mum-of-three.
- A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is detained at a garda station in Waterford.
- Investigation
- The State pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination is to be arranged.
- The scene is preserved for technical examination, and an incident room has been set up at Waterford Garda Station with a Senior Investigating Officer appointed.
- A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the family of the deceased.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the Grange Heights area between 6pm and 6:30pm on Monday evening.
- Charges
- A man has been charged with murder.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA woman in her 40s died following an assault. (gript.ie)
- whatA woman died in a violent incident in Waterford City. (extra.ie)
- whereThe assault happened at a domestic residence in Grange Heights, Waterford City. (gript.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in Waterford City. (extra.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in Waterford. (extra.ie)
- whenGardaí and emergency services responded at approximately 6:15pm on Monday evening. (gript.ie)
- investigationThe State pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination is to be arranged. (gript.ie)
- investigationThe scene is preserved for technical examination. (gript.ie)
- investigationAn incident room has been established at Waterford Garda Station, with a Senior Investigating Officer appointed. (gript.ie)
- investigationA Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the family of the deceased. (gript.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the Grange Heights area between 6pm and 6:30pm on Monday evening. (gript.ie)
- investigationA man has been arrested. (extra.ie)
- chargeA man has been charged with murder. (extra.ie)
- otherThe woman was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she was pronounced dead. (gript.ie)
- otherA man was arrested at the scene and is detained at a garda station in Waterford. (gript.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Apr2026Man charged with murder of mum-of-three in Waterford
Only the headline is available; the article body is empty template code. No existing case covers a Waterford murder.
suspect, malevictim, female - 28 Apr2026Man arrested following violent death of woman in Waterford City
Only the headline is usable. The body text is search-widget template code with no article content, so no date, victim name, suspect name or circumstances are available.
victim, femalesuspect, male - 28 Apr2026Waterford: Woman (40s) dies following assault - Gript
First report of the incident. Gardaí arrested a man at the scene and are investigating the death of a woman in her 40s.
victim, 40s, femalesuspect, 40s, male