Scarlett Faulkner Dies as Family Ends Life Support

Scarlett Faulkner has died following relatives’ decision to end her life support. She was 29 and from Limerick. She had been critically injured in an assault on the side of the R494 at Birdhill, County Tipperary.

Attack and hospitalisation

The assault occurred on Saturday, March 21. Faulkner suffered critical head injuries. She was treated at Cork University Hospital.

She remained on life support while hospital staff provided care. Her condition drew attention on social media.

Family vigil and public messages

Her family said life support was switched off at 4pm on Sunday. They kept a bedside vigil as she continued to breathe overnight.

Relatives posted messages online. Her brother offered a short tribute the following Monday evening.

Cousin Melissa McCarthy shared a montage of images. The post included a message dated 13.04.2026.

Personal details

Faulkner was a mother to a six-year-old daughter. Her family appealed for privacy as they grieved.

Legal response

A woman in her 40s and a teenage girl have been charged in connection with the incident. Garda authorities continue to investigate the case.

Appeal over shared footage

Video of the attack circulated widely on social media. An Garda Síochána urged the public not to share the footage.

Filmogaz.com will update this story as more information becomes available. Authorities say inquiries and legal proceedings are ongoing.