Woman due in court over death of six-year-old Matthew Healy

Gardai have charged a woman in her 30s in connection with the death of Matthew Healy in Waterford.

The six-year-old boy’s body was found in a car near a seaside cove in the Rathmoylan area in the early hours of Friday February 9.

The woman is due to appear at a special sitting of Waterford District Court on Tuesday evening.

A gardai spokesperson said investigations are continuing.

A number of tributes have been paid to Matthew, who played football with Park Rangers AFC, based in Faithlegg.

A vigil was held for him at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Saturday evening.

His funeral is due to take place on Wednesday.