90 year old paddy lyons to be laid to rest in waterford today

The funeral of 90 year Paddy Lyons who was found dead in his Waterford home is getting underway.

Family and friends are gathered at St Mary's Church in Ballysaggart to bid farewell to the retired farmer. 26-year-old Ross Outram from Clonmel in Co Tipperary has been charged with his murder. Southern correspondent with the Irish Independent Ralph Riegel says Mr Lyon's death has had a huge impact on the local community.