The funeral details have been announced for four-year-old Kobi Macharia Dooly.
Kobi's body was discovered at a property on Montague Road, Hackney in London after police responded to concerns about the welfare of a child in December.
Kobi had suffered knife injuries and was taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.
He is the son of Ben Dooly, originally from Tramore but who has lived in England for many years.
Keziah Macharia, the 41-year-old mother of young Kobi, was charged with his murder when she appeared at the Old Bailey in London on December 28th, 2023.
Funeral arrangements
Kobi Macharia (Match - Aria) Dooly. Late of Hackney, London.
Beloved son of Ben Dooly, Tramore, Co. Waterford.
Who died on the 21st of December 2023.
Kobi will be reposing at Falconer's Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore, Co. Waterford on Thursday from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. All are welcome.
Kobi's Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, at 12 noon at The Holy Cross Church, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Kobi will be laid to rest at a private ceremony on a later date.
Kobi's funeral cortege will walk from Tramore Credit Union at approximately 11:50 am to arrive for his Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
Donations, if desired, may be made to Bells Repatriation Trust by following the link on WLRfm.com
House private at all times, please.
Ar dheis Dé go Raibh a hAnam.
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