Three more men have been charged in relation to an on-going feud and fighting between families from the Travelling community in Waterford city.
Willie Burke, 22, from St Herblain Park and John Burke, 27, of Kilcohan Park, appeared at Waterford District Court earlier today in connection with an assault on Christopher Stokes on Saturday afternoon.
Mr Stokes is still recovering in hospital following the incident at the Six Cross Roads in the city on Saturday.
A third man, Thomas Quilligan, 36, and from Carrickpherish, Waterford was also before the court. He is charged with the possession of ammunition.
Yesterday, 24-year-old Anthony McDonagh from Aisling Court, Waterford was remanded in custody, also charged with carrying out an assault on Mr Stokes causing him harm on Saturday.
Mr Stokes remains in a critical but stable condition in intensive care at Waterford Regional Hospital, while a strong garda presence remains in place there and at other locations in the city.
All three men before the court today were remanded in custody by Judge Elizabeth McGrath and are due to appear at a sitting of the court again next Tuesday.
There was a large garda presence at the courthouse today, which was sealed off for a time before and during the court hearing.
