Man (40s) charged in connection with fatal Waterford assault as victim named

Sean Ryan

A man in his 40s, who was arrested in connection with an investigation into a fatal assault in Co Waterford, has since been charged.

Emergency services responded to an incident in Cappagh shortly after 6pm on Monday. A man in his 70s was discovered with serious injuries outside a residential property and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

The deceased has since been named locally as John Cashman.

The 74-year-old was a native of Cappagh, Dungarvan. Locals said he was ‘’a pure gentleman and heavily involved in the agricultural community’’.

The man charged in connection with the fatal assault investigation will appear before Carrick-on-Suir District Court on Wednesday.

It is believed that he was known to the deceased.

Cathaoirleach of the Dungarvan/Lismore District, Cllr Niamh O’Donovan, extended her condolences to all impacted by the incident.

She said: "Mr Cashman was heavily involved in the agricultural community. He often appeared younger than he was. We had great banter when I was elected in 2024."

Gardaí have confirmed that a Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the case, with an incident room established at Dungarvan Garda Station.

The Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have also been notified. Investigations into the fatal assault remain ongoing.