Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6388Murder · Co. Waterford

Woman charged with murder of son Matthew Healy remanded in custody in Waterford

Ruth Purcell Healy (37) was further remanded in custody at Waterford District Court, charged with murdering her six-year-old son, Matthew Healy. Her solicitor told the court she was medically unwell and could not appear, and sought a 28-day adjournment.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMatthew was pronounced dead at Waterford University Hospital. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMatthew was found unresponsive in a car at Rathmoylan Cove, Co Waterford. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged murder took place at some point between February 8 and February 9, 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe accused was arrested at the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with murdering her six-year-old son, Matthew Healy. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused was officially charged with murder on February 13. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused was further remanded in custody at Waterford District Court by Judge Kevin Staunton. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe solicitor suggested a 28-day adjournment. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused is due to appear via video link at Waterford District Court on Tuesday, March 26. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMatthew's funeral took place in Cork on February 14. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHer solicitor told the court she was medically unwell and not in a position to appear in court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherNo High Court bail application had been made due to ongoing medical intervention. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Mar2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Woman accused of murdering Matthew Healy (6) ‘medically unwell’ and not in court

    Court report on the remand of Ruth Purcell Healy, charged with murdering her son Matthew Healy. Adds the remand in custody at Waterford District Court, the solicitor's account that she was medically unwell, and the next date of appearance. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    accused, Ruth Purcell Healy, 37, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ruth Purcell Healyvictim, Matthew Healy, 6, male, irish (judged from name)Matthew Healy