'He was the best we ever had': Community left shocked after man, 70s, dies in Waterford assault

The man was discovered at the scene with injuries and in an unresponsive condition. 

Pat Fitzgerald

A man who died following a serious assault in Waterford had been a highly respected trade union leader.

Pat Fitzgerald, who was in his 70s, was found with injuries at a home in Waterford city on Friday.