Funeral of Athy murder victim, David Boland, to take place today
Mr Boland died this day last week when he suffered fatal stab wounds outside a property on Duke Street, Athy, in the early hours of Thursday November 1.
He was brought to Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise where he eventually died as a result of the injuries sustained in the attack.
The requiem mass for the 34-year-old father of one will be held at the Sacred Heart Church, Nurney, on Thursday at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in St Brigid's Cemetery, Nurney.
A 20-year-old man from the Athy area was remanded in custody on Sunday following a hearing in Naas District Court where he was charged in connection to the murder of the Nurney native.