Man, 34, charged with the murder of Gillian Curran in Waterford City

Gillian Curran was found dead at a residence on O'Brien St in Waterford on Saturday 

Gillian Curran was found dead at a residence on O'Brien St, Waterford City. Picture: Curran Family

A 34-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Waterford City.

Marcus O'Neill, with an address at 15 O'Brien St in Waterford City, appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court on Sunday night charged under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

Detective Sergeant Mick Bourke gave evidence of arrest charge and caution.

He told the court the 34-year-old made no reply when charged with the murder of Gillian Curran at 15 O'Brien St, Waterford on Saturday, January 25.

There was no application for bail as the District Court has no jurisdiction to consider bail on a murder charge.

Gillian Curran was found dead at a residence on O'Brien St, Waterford City.

She was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene.

The accused was represented by Andrew Bolger, instructed by Lana Doherty Solicitor, who made an application for free legal aid which was granted.

Judge Kevin Staunton remanded the accused in custody with an order that he get medical and psychiatric attention.

He will appear before Waterford Distrct Court next Tuesday via video link.

The accused, wearing a grey track suit, sat in the body of the court during the brief hearing and made no response.

Local sources have described the street as a very quiet part of the city, with little traffic, with families living there for a long time, although there has been some renting in recent years

Gardaí said that a senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Waterford Garda Station.

A family liaison officer has also been assigned to support the family.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them and are seeking any available camera footage, including dashcam recordings, from those who were in the vicinity of O’Brien St at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305322 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.