- Woman in her 50s has been seriously injured in a stabbing in Tramore, Co Waterford.
- The incident occurred during the recitation of the rosary before 10am Mass at Holy Cross Church in Summerhill.
- She was taken to University Hospital Waterford with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
- A man in his 30s was arrested at a nearby house and a knife was seized by gardaí.
- Parish priest Fr Richard O'Halloran confirmed that a parishioner was stabbed in the incident.
- The Diocese of Waterford & Lismore expressed being "deeply shocked" by the violent incident during Mass.
- Emergency services were dispatched to the Holy Cross Church in Tramore following reports of a suspected stabbing.
- Local Independent Councillor Blaise Hannigan stated that people in the locality are "shocked" by the events.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone who was in the Summerhill area between 9.15am and 10.15am to contact them.
- Cork TD Ken O'Flynn condemned the attack, calling it a "deeply disturbing" incident.
A woman in her 50s was seriously injured in a stabbing incident at Holy Cross Church in Tramore, Co Waterford, during the recitation of the rosary before the 10am Mass. Emergency services responded at approximately 9:45am, and the victim was taken to University Hospital Waterford with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.1237
A man in his 30s was arrested at a nearby residence, and a knife was seized by gardaí. The Diocese of Waterford & Lismore expressed its shock, stating, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured parishioner, and we pray for her full and speedy recovery." Local councillor Blaise Hannigan remarked that the community is "shocked" by the incident, emphasizing that Tramore is typically a safe town.4689
Sinn Féin TD Conor McGuinness condemned the attack, stating, "This took place in a church, during a religious service where people should expect to feel safe." He urged the public to respect the victim's privacy and to contact gardaí with any information. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have camera footage from the Summerhill area between 9:15am and 10:15am to come forward.
The incident has left the local community reeling, with many expressing their disbelief that such violence could occur in a place of worship. Cork TD Ken O'Flynn described the attack as "deeply disturbing," reinforcing the sentiment that places of worship should be safe havens for all.10
“The victim, a woman in her 50s, was taken to University Hospital Waterford with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A man in his 30s was arrested at a nearby house and a knife was seized, while Gardaí appeal for witnesses or dash-cam footage from the Summerhill area between 9:15am and 10:15am.”
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