A 39-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of Yveta Donovalova, a 43-year-old mother of three, who was found with stab wounds in a house in Waterford city earlier this week.
Tomas Marvanek, of Grange Heights, John's Hill, Waterford, appeared before a special sitting of Waterford District Court on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was charged with the murder of Ms. Donovalova, whose body was discovered at a property on the Cork Road on Tuesday, April 28.
Detective Garda John O'Dwyer gave evidence of arrest, charge, and caution. He told the court that Mr. Marvanek made no reply when charged. Judge Brian O'Shea granted the Director of Public Prosecutions' application for a remand in custody, with Mr. Marvanek to appear again via video link at a later date.
Legal aid was granted to Mr. Marvanek's solicitor, who did not apply for bail. The court heard that Ms. Donovalova, originally from Slovakia, had been living in Ireland for several years. Her family has been informed and are being supported by victim liaison officers.
