Funeral details announced for Waterford boy found dead as gardaí continue investigation

The funeral details for Matthew Healy have been announced, as gardaí continue to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the death of the six-year-old boy.

The young boy's body was found in a car at Dunmore East, County Waterford shortly after midnight on Friday, February 9, 2024, and a woman in her late 30s was arrested at the scene.

Detectives are hoping to receive medical clearance today to question the woman.

On RIP.ie, a funeral notice reads: "Matthew James Healy of Watergrasshill, Cork and Ballygunner, Waterford died on the 9th of February 2024 unexpectedly, aged 6 years. Sadly missed by his heartbroken Dad James, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family, neighbours and friends.

"Reposing at his home in Watergrasshill, Cork, on Monday, the 12th of February 2024 from 5pm to 8pm and Tuesday the 13th of February 2024 from 5pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Watergrasshill on Wednesday, the 14th of February 2024, at 12pm, followed by a private service in The Island Crematorium Ringaskiddy."