Ireland Funeral of Alex Coughlan, who died after assault in Blanchardstown
Alex Coughlan, a man whose age and nationality are not given in the sources, was found unconscious on Mill Road in Blanchardstown, Dublin, shortly after 4.20pm on Sunday 17 May 2026 after an assault. He was pronounced dead in hospital on Wednesday 20 May. Two boys in their mid-teens, who are not named, were arrested and charged in connection with the assault and have appeared in court. Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses and have asked people not to share video of the incident, and a fundraiser for the family passed €20,000 by 25 May. Mourners gathered for Coughlan's funeral in Ballyfermot on 30 May.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Alex Coughlan died after an assault in Blanchardstown, Dublin.
- Where
- Coughlan was found unconscious on Mill Road in Blanchardstown; a garda appeal refers to Mill Lane in the same area.
- When
- Coughlan was assaulted on Sunday 17 May 2026 and was found unconscious shortly after 4.20pm.
- Coughlan died in hospital on Wednesday 20 May 2026.
- Investigation
- Gardaí are appealing for anyone who travelled on Mill Lane between 4pm and 5pm on Sunday, or who witnessed the incident, to come forward.
- Gardaí say video footage of the incident is circulating online and have asked people not to share it.
- Charges
- Two boys in their mid-teens were arrested and charged in connection with the assault.
- In court
- The two boys have appeared in court in connection with the assault.
- Other details
- A vigil was held for Coughlan, and tributes were paid to him.
- A GoFundMe to help the family with funeral expenses had surpassed €20,000 by 25 May.
- Mourners gathered for Coughlan's funeral at Staffords Funeral Home in Ballyfermot, Dublin, on 30 May.
26 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCoughlan died on 20 May following the assault. (thejournal.ie)
- whatA vigil was held for Alex Coughlan, who died after an assault in Blanchardstown. (thejournal.ie)
- whatAlex Coughlan was pronounced dead in hospital on the Wednesday after he was found. (thejournal.ie)
- whatAlex Coughlan died after an assault in Blanchardstown, Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
- whereCoughlan was assaulted in Blanchardstown. (thejournal.ie)
- whereAlex Coughlan was found unconscious on Mill Road in Blanchardstown. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe man was found unconscious on Mill Road in Blanchardstown. (thejournal.ie)
- whenCoughlan was assaulted on 17 May. (thejournal.ie)
- whenCoughlan died in hospital on 20 May. (thejournal.ie)
- whenAlex Coughlan was found unconscious on Sunday 17 May 2026. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe man was found unconscious shortly after 4.20pm on a Sunday. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe man was pronounced dead in hospital on a Wednesday. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationTwo boys in their mid-teens have been arrested and charged in the ongoing investigation. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone who travelled on Mill Lane in Blanchardstown between 4pm and 5pm on Sunday to speak with them. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí say video footage of the incident is circulating online and have asked people not to share it. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is ongoing and gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí want to speak with anyone who travelled on Mill Lane in Blanchardstown between 4pm and 5pm on Sunday. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí are aware video footage of the incident is circulating online. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeTwo boys in their mid-teens have been arrested and charged as part of the investigation. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeTwo boys in their mid-teens have been arrested and charged. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe two boys have since appeared in court in connection with the assault. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe two boys have appeared in court in connection with the assault. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe two boys have appeared before court in connection with the assault. (thejournal.ie)
- otherMourners gathered for Coughlan's funeral in Ballyfermot. (thejournal.ie)
- otherA fundraiser has been organised to assist the family with funeral expenses. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 May2026Tributes paid to man who died after assault in Blanchardstown
Reports the death of Alex Coughlan, the arrest and charging of two boys in their mid-teens, their court appearance, a fundraiser, and a garda appeal for witnesses and for people not to share video footage.
victim, Alex Coughlan, male, irish (judged from name)Alex Coughlanaccused, mid-teens, maleaccused, mid-teens, male - 1 May2026'We are all in shock': Vigil held for man who died after assault in Blanchardstown
Reports a vigil for Alex Coughlan, who died after an assault in Blanchardstown. Two boys in their mid-teens have been arrested, charged and appeared in court. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and asking people not to share video of the incident.
victim, Alex Coughlan, male, irish (judged from name)Alex Coughlanaccused, mid-teens, maleaccused, mid-teens, male - 1 May2026Mourners gather for funeral of Alex Coughlan in Dublin
Reports the funeral of Alex Coughlan, who died on 20 May after the assault, and that two boys in their mid-teens have been charged and appeared in court.