Rural community to say farewell to murdered farmer Paddy Lyons today

Farmer Paddy Lyons will be laid to rest today when hundreds are expected to gather in his home community to say their farewells.

The 90-year-old single man was found dead in his rural farmhouse near the village of Ballysaggart in west Waterford nine days ago and is believed to have been beaten with an iron implement.

A 26-year-old from Clonmel, Co Tipperary, has been charged with his murder and is currently in custody.