Ireland Man sent forward for trial over Waterford murder
Yveta Donovalova, a 43-year-old mother of three, was found with serious injuries at her home in the Grange Heights housing estate in Waterford city on 27 April 2026 and was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she was pronounced dead. Tomas Marvanek, a 39-year-old man of Grange Heights, has been charged with her murder and, in a further charge, with assault causing harm arising from the same incident. The Director of Public Prosecutions consented to him being sent forward for trial on 3 July. On 4 August 2026 he appeared before Waterford District Court, was served a book of evidence, was granted legal aid and was remanded in custody to the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court4 Aug
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Yveta Donovalova, a 43-year-old mother of three, was found with serious injuries at her home.
- Ms Donovalova was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.
- Where
- The incident happened at the Grange Heights housing estate in Waterford city.
- When
- The murder is alleged to have happened on 27 April 2026.
- Charges
- Tomas Marvanek, 39, is charged with the murder of Ms Donovalova.
- Mr Marvanek was further charged with assault causing harm arising from the same incident.
- Investigation
- The 39-year-old man was charged with the murder after Ms Donovalova was discovered with serious injuries that evening.
- In court
- The Director of Public Prosecutions consented to Mr Marvanek being sent forward for trial on 3 July.
- On 4 August 2026 Mr Marvanek appeared before Waterford District Court and was served a book of evidence.
- Judge Mark O'Connell granted free legal aid for one senior counsel and one junior counsel.
- The judge told the accused he must give the prosecution at least 14 days' notice if he intends to use an alibi.
- Mr Marvanek was remanded in custody to appear before the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatYveta Donovalova was found with serious injuries at her home in the Grange Heights housing estate. (rte.ie)
- whatMs Donovalova was a 43-year-old mother of three who was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she was pronounced dead. (rte.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at the Grange Heights housing estate in Waterford city. (rte.ie)
- whenThe murder is alleged to have happened on 27 April. (rte.ie)
- chargeTomas Marvanek is charged with the murder of Ms Donovalova. (rte.ie)
- chargeTomas Marvanek was further charged with assault causing harm. (rte.ie)
- courtThe court heard that the Director of Public Prosecutions consented to Mr Marvanek being sent forward for trial on 3 July. (rte.ie)
- courtTomas Marvanek appeared before Waterford District Court and was served with a book of evidence. (rte.ie)
- courtFree legal aid for one senior counsel and one junior counsel was granted by Judge Mark O'Connell. (rte.ie)
- courtThe judge told the accused he must give the prosecution at least 14 days' notice if he intends to use an alibi. (rte.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded in custody to appear before the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Aug2026Man sent for trial over murder of woman in Waterford
Reports the District Court appearance at which the accused was served a book of evidence, sent forward for trial, granted legal aid and remanded in custody. Adds a further charge of assault causing harm and gives the DPP consent date of 3 July.
accused, Tomas Marvanek, 39, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Tomas Marvanekvictim, Yveta Donovalova, 43, female, non-irish (judged from name)Yveta Donovalova