A vigil took place this evening to highlight the need for 24/7 cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford.
The vigil, which started at at 5pm, was held in memory of the late Thomas Power.
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Thomas died on the way to Cork a year ago today on 18th June 2017.
Tomas's sister Cathrine explains more: