Tipperary Assault Leaves Woman Critical; Authorities Seek Information
A young woman remains critically ill after a violent attack on a roadside outside Birdhill village in County Tipperary. The incident happened on Saturday evening, 21 March 2026, at about 5.30pm. Witnesses and video shared online show multiple people involved in the assault.
Victim and medical condition
The injured woman is Scarlett Faulkner. She is in her 20s and a mother of one. Faulkner is from a Traveller family based in Limerick city.
She suffered serious head injuries at the scene. Emergency services airlifted her to University Hospital Limerick. She was later moved to Cork University Hospital where she remains critically ill.
What happened at the scene
Footage circulating online shows several men and women attacking two women. Some attackers appear to be armed with a hatchet and a sword. The assault took place on the R494 roadside near Birdhill.
Gardaí treated the location as a crime scene. Officers closed the R494 and carried out a forensic examination on Sunday.
Investigation details
Gardaí are looking to question a number of men and women in relation to the attack. Investigators are working several lines of inquiry. One theory suggests a car was rammed, and a woman was dragged from the vehicle before the assault.
Detectives have asked members of the public not to share the circulating video online. They ask that any footage be handed to investigating gardaí.
Vehicles and areas of interest
Investigators want information about two vehicles believed to have been used. The first is a grey 162 Ford Transit van. The second is a blue 161 Volkswagen Touran people carrier.
Gardaí believe the vehicles traveled together or drove dangerously. They seek details of movements between 4.30pm and 5.30pm on 21 March 2026. Areas of interest include Cooleen, Crag Cross, Shower Cross, Kylebeg, Annaholty and Thornhill.
Public appeal and political reaction
Local politicians and the community condemned the attack. A Limerick TD called the violence shocking and urged anyone with information to come forward. Faulkner’s family posted online seeking prayers for her recovery.
This Tipperary assault left a woman critical, and authorities seek information from anyone with knowledge of the events. Gardaí also asked witnesses not to repost video material online.
How to contact Gardaí
- Nenagh Garda station: (067) 50450
- Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111
- Or contact any Garda station
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments as the investigation progresses. Anyone with relevant footage or information is urged to contact gardaí immediately.
