Prayers in memory of Matthew Healy at Waterford City vigil

More than 200 people gathered at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity this evening (Saturday) for a special vigil in memory of six-year-old Matthew Healy who died tragically at Rathmoylan Cove this week.

Bishop of Waterford and Lismore Alphonsus Cullinan had invited people to attend the vigil to join in "solidarity and support during this difficult time".

During the vigil, he said Matthew's death had "touched everyone" and remarked on conversations he had with various parents and grandparents who have been impacted by the news.

Bishop Cullinan pictured during the vigil at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity.

Bishop Cullinan also noted that Matthew's untimely death came shortly after the tragic death of Kobi Macharia Dooly, whose funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Church, Tramore just weeks ago.

Members of local emergency services were in attendance at the special vigil, as were a number of local political representatives.

During the ceremony, Bishop Cullinan prayed that "peace would descend on all in attendance and all of Matthew's family".

He expressed his hope that the prayers from all in attendance would "touch the hearts of all who mourn".

Bishop Cullinan invited the congregation to join with him in reciting a decade of the rosary - and the ceremony ended in song as Bishop Cullinan invited the congregation to join with him in singing 'Amazing Grace'.

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