Funeral for Elliot English, 6, to take place in Waterford

Updated / Friday, 13 Nov 2026 11:12

The funeral will take place today for six-year-old Elliot English, who died three weeks after an arson attack at his home in Birchwood, Waterford.

The arson attack also claimed the lives of Elliot's parents, Kim and Philip English, and his brothers, 12-year-old Callum and nine-year-old Jayden.

Elliot and a 14-year-old girl were rescued from the house by firefighters, and were being treated at Children's Health Ireland in Crumlin, Dublin.

Elliot died there last Friday. The 14-year-old girl continues to receive treatment at the hospital.

This afternoon's funeral mass will be concelebrated by the Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Parish in Waterford, Fr Gerry Chestnutt, and by the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Dr Alphonsus Cullinan.

The requiem mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, the Folly, Waterford - the same church where the funeral service for Elliot's parents and two brothers took place almost four weeks ago.

Elliot will be buried afterwards in Kilbarry Cemetery, alongside his parents and brothers.

The month's mind for Philip, Kim, Callum and Jayden will also be celebrated during the requiem mass for Elliot.

Two people have been before the district court in Waterford charged in connection with the arson attack.

Another four people were arrested for questioning about the incident. They were subsequently released without charge.

Files are being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.