Newstalk Breakfast

Waterford community prepare for English family funeral

Newstalk Breakfast

Show Notes

Philip English his wife Kim and two of their children lost their lives after their home in Waterford was set on fire. Funeral arrangements have been announced. Damien Tiernan Broadcaster at WLR and friend of Philip English joined Anton this morning.

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