Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10246Robbery · Co. Limerick

Man in custody on robbery charge refused compassionate bail to visit former partner

Scarlet Faulkner, a 20-year-old Limerick mother, was severely beaten in an attack at Birdhill on March 21 and is in a serious condition in Cork University Hospital. Two people face charges related to the assault. Patrick Casey, a 23-year-old man, is in custody awaiting trial on an alleged robbery charge that is unrelated to the assault. At a Limerick District Court hearing reported on March 31, he asked for temporary compassionate bail to visit Ms Faulkner, his former partner and the mother of his child, but the judge refused after Gardaí objected. Judge Harney remanded him in custody until April 14.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Scarlet Faulkner, a 20-year-old Limerick mother, was severely beaten in an attack.
Where
The attack took place at Birdhill, Co. Limerick.
When
The attack happened on March 21.
Other details
  • Ms Faulkner suffered serious head injuries and was airlifted to hospital.
  • Ms Faulkner is in a serious condition in Cork University Hospital.
  • Patrick Casey, aged 23, and Ms Faulkner had not been in a relationship for about a year.
Charges
  • Patrick Casey is in custody awaiting trial on an alleged robbery charge unrelated to the assault.
  • Two people are before the courts on charges related to the assault.
Investigation
  • Gardaí objected to Mr Casey being granted compassionate or any bail.
  • Gardaí feared Mr Casey may commit serious offences on bail or not come to court.
In court
  • Mr Casey asked Limerick District Court for temporary compassionate bail to visit Ms Faulkner.
  • The judge refused temporary bail because of the Garda objections.
  • Judge Harney remanded Mr Casey in custody until April 14.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFaulkner was severely beaten in an attack at Birdhill on March 21. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí objected to Casey getting compassionate or any bail. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeCasey is in custody awaiting trial on an alleged robbery charge unrelated to the assault. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtCasey asked Limerick District Court for temporary compassionate bail to visit Scarlet Faulkner. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtGardaí feared Casey may commit serious offences on bail or not come to court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused temporary bail because of the Garda objections. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtJudge Harney remanded Casey in custody until April 14. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherCasey and Faulkner had not been in a relationship for about a year. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherFaulkner suffered serious head injuries. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherFaulkner is in a serious condition in Cork University Hospital. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherTwo people are before the courts on charges related to the assault. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Mar2026
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Ex-partner of assaulted Limerick mother refused bail to visit her

    Reports a bail hearing in a separate robbery charge against Patrick Casey, refused compassionate bail to visit former partner Scarlet Faulkner, who was assaulted at Birdhill on March 21. Casey is not described as a suspect in that assault, and two other people face charges over it.

    accused, Patrick Casey, 23, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Casey