Waterford family of four to be laid to rest this afternoon

Four members of the same family, killed in an arson attack in Waterford last week, will be laid to rest together today.

Philip and Kim English and their sons, 12-year-old Callum and nine-year-old Jayden, died when their home was attacked last Tuesday.

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Emotional scenes unfolded Four coffins arrived at Sacred Heart Church the Folly yesterday afternoon.

Callum’s teammates from Johnville Football Club formed a guard of honour, with the club deciding to permanently retire his number five jersey.

The joint funeral Mass takes place at one o’clock, followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery.