Funeral details have been announced for the farmer who died in an incident at a property in West Waterford this week.

John Cashman (73), Rockfield House, Cappagh, Co. Waterford, was found with serious injuries by emergency services and Gardaí at his home last Monday.

The well-known farmer, who was a candidate in the 2004 local elections, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mr Cashman’s death notices reads that he was “predeceased by his parents James and Mary and sister Dolly Lannen, deeply regretted by his wife Gillian, two daughters and two sons, four grandchildren, his siblings Pat, Jim, Catherine, Bill, Norie, Claire, Eileen and Margo, extended family and friends.”

Reposal will take place at The Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan today (Friday) from 5pm with Prayers at 7pm.

Requiem Mass will take place at 2pm on Saturday in St. James’ Church, Ballinameela with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mr Cashman’s son, John Junior (45), appeared before Carrick-on-Suir District Court on Wednesday charged by Gardaí in connection with the assault of his father.

Bail was denied and he was remanded in custody to appear before Clonmel District Court on April 21st.

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