Gardaí are investigating complaints of unwanted noise in the village of Kilgobnet near Dungarvan.
The complaints come after a number of people attending funerals at the local church said they were upset at the noise, some of which has sexual content.
The church at Kilgobnet is at the heart of the community and has adjoining old and new cemeteries.
In recent times, churchgoers have spoken to WLR and contacted the Gardai about what they say is noise in the area when mass is on sometimes or funerals or other services at the church.
They have complained to Gardai that the noise appears to be coming from a location not in the church.
Some of the noise they say contains sexual slurs played on what is believed to be some sort of repeating audio speaker system
They say has caused much upset to many parishioners, especially the elderly and families recently bereaved.
Gardai have confirmed to WLR that they are investigating reports of offensive audio material being played on a continuous basis at certain times in the vicinity of Kilgobnet, Dungarvan, County Waterford in recent weeks.
They say investigations are ongoing at this time.
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