On March 21, 2026, at approximately 5:30 PM, Scarlett Faulkner was violently attacked while lying on the ground in Birdhill, Co Tipperary. Reports indicate that she was beaten by an assailant wielding a weapon after her vehicle was rammed off the R494 road.
Scarlett, a 29-year-old mother of a six-year-old daughter, was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick for emergency treatment and later transferred to Cork University Hospital. As of the latest updates, she remains in critical condition.
The motive behind the attack is currently unknown, and Gardaí are actively investigating the incident. They are appealing for information regarding two vehicles that were involved and are looking to question several individuals connected to the case.
Victoria Faulkner, Scarlett’s mother, has made a public appeal for prayers and has requested that graphic images of her daughter circulating on social media be removed. She expressed concern for the emotional impact these images may have on family members, stating, “Please, I am begging ye take the picture down off your pages… Half of my family wouldn’t go in to see her and my father didn’t see her yet.”
Pavee Point, an organization advocating for marginalized communities, has expressed support for Scarlett and condemned the violence against women, emphasizing the need for a non-violent environment for future generations. Fr Pat Hogan also highlighted the responsibility of adults to foster a peaceful upbringing for children, stating, “It is our duty as adults and as parents to bring our children up in a non-violent place.”
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the identities of the individuals involved in the attack, and the investigation continues as the community rallies around Scarlett and her family during this challenging time.
