Scarlett Faulkner Dies After Severe Assault in Co Tipperary
Scarlett Faulkner, a 29-year-old mother from Longpavement, Co Limerick, has died in the hospital after sustaining critical injuries in a violent assault last month. Ms. Faulkner passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by her family, following a three-week battle for her life at Cork University Hospital.
The Incident in Birdhill
The assault occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, March 21, near the village of Birdhill, Co Tipperary. According to reports, Ms. Faulkner and another man were traveling in a van on the R494 when their vehicle was pursued and rammed by a car. Ms. Faulkner was subsequently attacked on the side of the road, where she suffered severe head injuries.
Emergency services transferred her to Cork University Hospital, where she was placed on a life support machine. Despite medical efforts, her family announced over the weekend that she had failed to respond to treatment. She was taken off life support on Sunday and pronounced dead the following day.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
Two individuals have appeared in court in connection with the attack. A 16-year-old girl is charged with assault causing serious harm to Ms. Faulkner. Due to her age, the teenager cannot be identified.
a woman in her 40s faces four charges, which include:
- Violent disorder
- Reckless endangerment
- Two counts of burglary
Both suspects are scheduled to return to the Nenagh District Court on April 23. Gardaí have confirmed that investigations are ongoing and have assigned a Family Liaison Officer to support the Faulkner family. The coroner has been notified, and a postmortem examination will be conducted.
Family Tributes
The death of the young mother has sparked an outpouring of grief from her family and community. Her brother, Martin, paid tribute to her in a Facebook post, describing her as his “lovely sister.” Her sister, Victoria, shared her heartbreak on social media, stating that Scarlett was the “best big sister” and is now at peace.
Joanne Duffy, the partner of Scarlett’s brother Thomas, as well praised Ms. Faulkner’s strength, calling her a “warrior” and thanking the public for the prayers and support provided to the family since the attack.
Key Case Details
- Victim: Scarlett Faulkner, 29, from Co Limerick.
- Date of Attack: March 21, 2026.
- Location: R494, outside Birdhill, Co Tipperary.
- Date of Death: April 13, 2026.
- Charges: One teenager charged with assault causing serious harm; one woman charged with violent disorder, reckless endangerment, and burglary.
- Next Court Date: April 23 at Nenagh District Court.
As the legal process continues, the community continues to mourn the loss of a young woman whose life was cut short by a sudden and violent encounter.