Ireland Father of two dies after assault in Carlow town; woman in her 30s arrested
Darren Quigley, 30, died after an assault at a house in New Oak Estate, Carlow town, on Monday night. A woman in her 30s was arrested a short time later.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested21 Oct
4 reports - Charged21 Oct
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatGardaí are investigating the death of a 30-year-old. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí found a male with serious injuries who was unresponsive. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí are investigating the death of a man (30) in Carlow who died on a Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- whatEmergency services treated the man at the scene before he was taken to St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, where he was pronounced dead. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA 30-year-old man was found unresponsive with serious injuries at a house in Carlow town. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man was pronounced dead at St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA father of two died in an assault in Carlow town. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident took place at a residential property in Carlow town. (garda.ie)
- whereGardaí found a male with serious injuries at the New Oak Estate who was unresponsive. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident happened at a residential property in New Oak Estate, Carlow town. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at a house in New Oak Estate, Carlow. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe notice was issued on 23 October 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenGardaí responded to the incident shortly after 11:40pm. (garda.ie)
- whenGardaí responded to the incident at a residential property in Carlow town shortly after 11.40pm. (irishtimes.com)
- whenEmergency services were called shortly after 11.40pm on Monday. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened shortly after 11.40pm on Monday night. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe scene has been preserved for forensic and technical examination. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and for camera footage, including dashcam recordings. (garda.ie)
- investigationA woman was arrested in the Carlow town area a short time later in a follow-up operation. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed and an incident room set up at Carlow Garda station. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are also seeking camera footage, including dashcam recordings from road users in the New Oak Estate and nearby areas. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe follow-up operation involved local gardaí and the Armed Response Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe local Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination has been arranged. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe scene has been sealed off for forensic and technical examination. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage, including dashcam recordings. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí found Darren Quigley with serious injuries. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA woman in her 30s was arrested a short time later in a follow-up operation in Carlow town. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe scene was preserved for forensic examination and the State Pathologist was requested. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with camera or dashcam footage from New Oak Estate and nearby areas. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe woman arrested in the investigation has been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtThe woman is expected to appear before a special sitting of Carlow District Court on the evening of 23 October 2024. (garda.ie)
- otherThe man was taken to St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, where he was pronounced dead. (garda.ie)
- otherA woman was arrested in the Carlow town area a short time later. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe woman is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in County Carlow. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- otherA Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to support the family. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherDarren Quigley was treated at the scene and then taken to St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny, where he was later pronounced dead. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe woman is from Carlow and knew Darren Quigley, according to sources. (irishtimes.com)
- otherDarren Quigley is survived by two daughters and his parents. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Oct2024Father of two who died in Carlow assault is named
First report of the death of Darren Quigley and the arrest of a woman in her 30s. Gardaí appeal for witnesses and camera footage.
victim, Darren Quigley, 30, male, irish (judged from name)Darren Quigleysuspect, 30s, female - 22 Oct2024Man dead, woman arrested as gardai seal off house scene
Confirms the man's death at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, and the time of the call-out. Adds details of the investigation: the Senior Investigating Officer, the Family Liaison Officer, the Coroner's notification, the sealed scene and the witness appeal. The article does not name either person.
victim, 30, malesuspect, female - 22 Oct2024Gardaí arrest woman following death of man (30) at house in Carlow town on Monday night
Adds that the woman was arrested in the Carlow town area and is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984; that the man was taken to St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, where he was pronounced dead; that a Senior Investigating Officer and incident room have been set up; and that gardaí are seeking dashcam and camera footage.
victim, 30, malesuspect, female - 21 Oct2024Fatal Assault Investigation, County Carlow – 21st October 2024
Official Garda press release. It gives no names. It adds that the man was pronounced dead at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, that a Senior Investigating Officer and incident room have been set up, that the scene has been preserved, and that gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
victim, 30, malesuspect, female - 21 Oct2024Court Appearance - Fatal Assault Investigation, County Carlow – 21st October 2024
Gardaí confirm the arrested woman (30s) has been charged and is expected before a special sitting of Carlow District Court on the evening of 23 October 2024.
accused, 30s, female