News / UK News Woman charged with murder of six-year-old son in Co Waterford By Press Association February 13, 2024, 10:29 pm Updated: February 13, 2024, 10:43 pm Garda search close to the scene in the Rathmoylan area of Dunmore East, Co Waterford last week (Brian Lawless/PA) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of her six-year-old son. Ruth Purcell Healy, 37, of Bishop’s Field, Williamstown Road, Waterford, appeared at Waterford District Court on Tuesday evening. She was charged with the murder of Matthew Healy in Rathmoylan, Co Waterford, on February 8 or 9. She was remanded in custody at Limerick prison. Matthew was found in a car near a seaside cove in the Rathmoylan area in the early hours of Friday. A Garda spokesperson said investigations into the death 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. Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe