Case No. 5630Murder · Co. Dublin · 9 Jun 2024

Suspect sought over murder of Mark Carroll in Finglas, Dublin

On Sunday 9 June 2024, at around 1am, Mark Carroll, 34, was fatally stabbed in a house in the Scribblestown area of Finglas, Dublin 11. He was treated at the scene and pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital a short time later. Gardaí arrested a man in his 30s, and sources report that the wanted suspect is a convicted killer who fled and was not found in several searches, while sources also say the victim knew his attacker. A man in his 30s has since been charged, and he is due before a special sitting of the District Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 7.45pm.

  1. Reported9 Jun
    15 reports
  2. Arrested9 Jun
  3. Charged9 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Mark Carroll, 34, was fatally stabbed in a house in Finglas, Dublin 11.
  • Sources describe Mr Carroll as a father of two, while another report says he was a father of four.
  • Mr Carroll was treated at the scene, taken to Connolly Hospital, and pronounced dead a short time later.
Where
The stabbing happened at a house in the Scribblestown area of Finglas.
When
The stabbing happened at around 1am on Sunday 9 June 2024.
Cause
  • Sources say the stabbing followed a row or argument with a man who had previously served prison time for killing a woman.
  • Gardaí were trying to establish a motive and were probing whether the killing was linked to a gangland murder in Finglas last year.
Investigation
  • Gardaí opened a murder investigation led by a senior investigating officer from an incident room at Finglas Garda Station.
  • Gardaí appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the Scribblestown area, and a post-mortem was completed.
  • The suspect fled, several searches did not locate him, and gardaí suspect a friend may be helping him evade them.
  • Gardaí arrested a man in his 30s in connection with the murder investigation; the garda release does not name him.
Charges
A man in his 30s arrested over the murder has been charged.
In court
He is due before a special sitting of the District Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 7.45pm.
Other details
Sources say the victim was known to his attacker.
160 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating the murder of a man in Finglas overnight. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA man in his 30s was found with serious injuries. (dublinlive.ie, garda.ie)
  • whatA man was fatally stabbed on Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim was attacked in a house in the Scribblestown area. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to hospital. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatMark Carroll, aged 34, died following an incident in Finglas, Dublin 11. (garda.ie)
  • whatA man, 34-year-old Mark Carroll, died following an incident in Finglas. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe incident was a fatal assault. (garda.ie)
  • whatA man died following an incident in Finglas, Dublin 11. (garda.ie)
  • whatHe was treated at the scene, taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital, and pronounced dead a short time later. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe victim, Mark Carroll, was 34 and died after a stabbing in Finglas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man was found with serious injuries and treated at the scene (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe victim is named as Mark Carroll, 34, a father of two (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA man aged in his 30s was fatally stabbed in Finglas overnight. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMark Carroll, 34, was stabbed to death in north Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMr Carroll was treated by paramedics and taken to Connolly Hospital, where he died. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGardaí have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 34-year-old man in Finglas. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatMark Carroll was stabbed to death in Finglas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMr Carroll was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to Connolly Hospital, where he died. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMark Carroll, 34, was stabbed to death in a house in Finglas, North Dublin, in the early hours of Sunday morning (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatMark Carroll, 34, was fatally stabbed. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatMark Carroll (34) was stabbed to death. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMark Carroll, 34, died from stab wounds after being attacked in a property in the Scribblestown area of Finglas at around 1am on Sunday, 9 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMark was treated at the scene and rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe suspect has gone on the run and officers suspect a pal may be protecting him and helping him evade gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA motive for the killing had not yet been established by investigating gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMark was a father to four children: Cole, Cali, Priya, and Caelan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMark Carroll, 34, from Finglas, died from stab wounds. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereGardaí and emergency services attended a residence in the Scribblestown area. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe stabbing happened in Finglas, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident took place in Finglas, Dublin 11. (garda.ie)
  • whereGardaí attended a residence in the Scribblestown area. (garda.ie)
  • whereEmergency services attended a house in the Scribblestown area shortly after 1am. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe man was taken to Connolly Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereTwo scenes were sealed off as part of the investigation (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in Finglas, Dublin 11, on Sunday, June 9th, 2024 (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at a house in the Scribblestown area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe stabbing happened at a house near Scribblestown in Finglas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereMark Carroll was stabbed in a house in the Scribblestown area of Finglas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereHe was fatally stabbed at a residence in the Scribblestown area of Finglas around 1am on Sunday (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe stabbing happened in a house in the Scribblestown area of Finglas, Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe stabbing happened in a house in the Scribblestown area of Finglas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereMark Carroll was attacked in a property in the Scribblestown area of Finglas. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenGardaí attended shortly after 1am. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenGardaí and emergency services were called just after 1am. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Sunday, 9 June 2024. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on Sunday 9 June 2024. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Sunday 9 June 2024. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened in the early hours of Sunday 9 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí and emergency services attended shortly after 1am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe stabbing happened around 1am on Sunday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe death happened on Sunday, 9 June. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe stabbing happened at around 1am on Sunday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe stabbing happened around 1am on a Sunday. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe attack happened at around 1am on Sunday, June 9. (dublinlive.ie)
  • causeThe man was understood to have been fatally stabbed. (dublinlive.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe the victim became involved in a row that turned violent. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe victim was stabbed. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • causeThe man was fatally stabbed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeSources say the suspect stabbed Mr Carroll during an argument. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeMark Carroll died in a suspected stabbing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • causeThe suspect is believed to have stabbed Mr Carroll during an argument. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe altercation was reportedly with a man who has previously served time for murder. (dublinlive.ie)
  • causeThe stabbing followed a row with a man who had already served prison time for killing a woman. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe attack followed a row with a man who has already served time in prison for killing a woman. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe attack followed a row with a man who has previously served time in prison for killing a woman. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem will be arranged. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the inquiry. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAn incident room has been established at Finglas Garda Station. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly those in the Scribblestown area between midnight and 1am. (dublinlive.ie, garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí ask people with video recordings, including motorists with dash cams, to provide footage from the area. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have opened an investigation and have made no arrests. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí have identified a suspect with a history of criminal offending and are trying to track him down. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA senior investigating officer has been appointed and an incident room set up at Finglas Garda station. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe house was sealed off pending examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses and video footage from the Scribblestown area. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí have arrested a man in connection with the murder investigation. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem has been completed, but its results are not being released for operational reasons. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA murder investigation is being led by a Senior Investigation Officer from an Incident Room at Finglas Garda station. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly those in the Scribblestown area between midnight and 1.00am. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking people with video recordings, including motorists with dash cams, to provide footage. (garda.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA man was arrested as part of the investigation. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe scene is preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA senior investigating officer has been appointed and an incident room has been set up at Finglas Garda Station. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA Garda Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to keep the deceased's family informed. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking for video recordings, including dash-cam footage, from the area within the timeframe. (garda.ie)
  • investigationTwo scenes have been sealed off as part of the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe State Pathologist's office has been notified and a post-mortem will be arranged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses, especially those in the Scribblestown area between midnight and 1am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí ask anyone with video recordings, including dash-cam footage, from the area to provide it. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe office of the State Pathologist was notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA SIO was appointed and an incident room established at Finglas Garda Station (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA Garda Family Liaison Officer was assigned to keep the deceased's family informed (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses in the Scribblestown area between midnight and 1am (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationIndividuals with video recordings including dash cams are asked to provide footage (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí launched a murder inquiry. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA senior investigating officer was appointed and an incident room was established at Finglas Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe house where the stabbing took place was sealed off. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThere have been no arrests. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect fled the scene and has not been seen since. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDetectives raided at least one property linked to the suspect. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are probing whether the killing is linked to a gangland murder in Finglas last year. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem has been completed but results will not be released. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking people with video recordings, including dash-cam footage, from the area to provide it. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA convicted killer has emerged as the prime suspect. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationSeveral searches have already taken place for the suspect, who has not been located. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDetectives believe the suspect is still in the Dublin area and has not tried to leave the city or the country. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are trying to establish a motive for the killing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Finglas are appealing for anyone with information to contact them. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect had not been found as of the night before the article (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationIt is believed the suspect has not fled Ireland (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí believe the suspect is likely holed up somewhere in Dublin (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have already conducted several searches (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect has fled. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationOfficers believe a friend may be helping the suspect evade gardaí. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationDetectives believe the suspect could still be in the Dublin locality. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect has gone on the run. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí suspect a friend may be protecting the suspect and helping him evade gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDetectives believe the suspect is still in the Dublin area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were trying to establish a motive for the killing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA postmortem has been completed but the results are not being released for operational reasons. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationSeveral searches had taken place for the suspect but he had managed to elude gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Finglas were appealing for anyone with information to contact them. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem has been completed, and the results are not being released for operational reasons. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect is understood to have gone on the run, and officers suspect a friend may be protecting him. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationSeveral searches have taken place for the suspect, who has so far evaded gardaí. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA motive for the killing has not yet been established. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeThe man aged in his 30s has been charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due before a special sitting of the District Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 7.45pm. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe man was taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is believed to have known the victim. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victim was a father of two young children. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe arrested man is in his 30s. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Dublin area. (garda.ie)
  • otherA Garda spokesperson is not available. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe press release was issued on 5 August 2025. (garda.ie)
  • otherA Garda Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to keep the victim's family informed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe was treated at the scene and taken to Connolly Hospital, where he died a short time later. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe victim was named locally as Mark Carroll, aged 34, a father of two. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is a convicted killer who served jail time for an unrelated high-profile killing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is a well-known criminal from the north Dublin area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA GoFundMe page was set up to raise funds for Mr Carroll's funeral and family. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is a convicted murderer who previously did time for a notorious murder (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherA GoFundMe was launched aiming to gather €15,000 to cover funeral costs and support the family (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherMark Carroll was a father of two (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherMark's mother is Michelle (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is a convicted killer who has long been on the radar of gardaí. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe victim was known to his attacker. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherA close relative of the suspect posted a tribute to the victim on social media. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherMark Carroll was described as a dad-of-two. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMark Carroll was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to Connolly Hospital, where he died. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA GoFundMe appeal aims to raise up to €15,000 for funeral costs and to help the family. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMark was described as late of the Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMark Carroll was treated at the scene and taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe funeral and cremation of Mark Carroll are due to take place on Saturday. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jun2024
    Funeral of murdered Dublin dad Mark Carroll to take place this weekend

    Reports the funeral and tributes, that the suspect is still at large, and that a motive has not been established. Gives the Garda Incident Room location and the post-mortem status.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carrollsuspect, male
  2. 20 Jun2024
    Funeral of murdered dad-of-four Mark Carroll set to take place this weekend

    Details the funeral and cremation arrangements, confirms the postmortem has been completed, and reports that the suspect has gone on the run with officers suspecting a pal is helping him evade gardaí. A Go Fund Me page has raised €3,720 for funeral expenses.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carrollsuspect, male
  3. 12 Jun2024
    Gardai fear convicted killer wanted for Finglas murder is being shielded by pals

    Adds that the suspect is a man who has already served prison time for killing a woman, that the stabbing followed a row, that gardaí suspect a friend is shielding him, that detectives believe he is still in the Dublin area, and that a GoFundMe has been launched for the funeral.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carrollsuspect, male
  4. 12 Jun2024
    Gardai fear pals are protecting killer on the run after stabbing Dublin dad

    Adds that the suspect has previous convictions for murder and has long been on Garda radar, that officers suspect a friend is helping him evade arrest, that a close relative of the suspect posted a tribute to the victim, and that detectives believe he may still be in the Dublin locality.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, irish (judged from name)Mark Carrollsuspect, male
  5. 11 Jun2024
    Convicted killer on the run after Dublin man Mark Carroll's murder

    Adds that the suspect is a convicted murderer who previously did time for a notorious murder, that he is believed to still be in Dublin, that several searches have been conducted, and that a GoFundMe was launched to raise €15,000 for funeral costs.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carrollsuspect, male
  6. 10 Jun2024
    Gardai continue manhunt for convicted killer as GoFundMe set up for stab victim

    Adds that a convicted killer is the prime suspect, is believed to still be in the Dublin area, and has not been located despite several searches. Adds that the suspect is believed to have been stabbing Mr Carroll during an argument, that a GoFundMe was set up for the funeral, and that Mr Carroll was rushed to Connolly Hospital where he died.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carrollsuspect, male
  7. 10 Jun2024
    Murder investigation launched after death of Mark Carroll in Finglas

    Adds that gardaí have opened a murder investigation, that a post-mortem has been completed, that the man was found with serious injuries at a house in Scribblestown, and that gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage. States no arrests have been made.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carroll
  8. 10 Jun2024
    Convicted killer emerges as prime suspect in brutal murder of father of two

    Adds that the prime suspect is a convicted killer who has served a sentence for a high-profile killing, that he fled and was not seen afterwards, that gardaí raided a property linked to him, and that the investigation is probing a possible link to a gangland murder in Finglas. Gives the time and location of the stabbing and the Garda SIO and incident room details.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carrollsuspect, male
  9. 9 Jun2024
    Finglas stabbing live updates as victim named locally

    Live blog adds the victim's name and age as reported locally, the Garda statement, the hospital transfer, the appointment of a senior investigating officer and an incident room, and the appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage. It also states that no arrests have been made.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carroll
  10. 9 Jun2024
    Father-of-two stabbed to death in Finglas named locally

    Names the victim as Mark Carroll, 34, father-of-two, and provides scene details in Scribblestown, Finglas, including the time (shortly after 1am), the hospital (Connolly), the Garda appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage, and the appointment of a SIO and FLO.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carroll
  11. 9 Jun2024
    Dublin stabbing victim named locally as father-of-two as garda probe continues

    Names the victim as Mark Carroll and adds details of the Garda response: a senior investigating officer, an incident room at Finglas Garda Station, a Family Liaison Officer, a post-mortem and appeals for witnesses and dash-cam footage. No suspect is mentioned in this article.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carroll
  12. 9 Jun2024
    Fatal Assault Incident, Finglas, Dublin 11, Sunday, June 9th, 2024

    Official garda.ie press release confirming the death, the post-mortem arrangements, the appointment of a senior investigating officer, an incident room at Finglas Garda Station, a Family Liaison Officer, and appeals for witnesses and dash-cam footage. It names no one and reports no arrests.

    victim, 30s, male
  13. 9 Jun2024
    Court Appearance - Fatal Assault Incident, Finglas, Dublin 11, Sunday, June 9th, 2024

    Garda press release, issued 5 August 2025, says the man in his 30s arrested as part of the investigation has been charged and is due before a special District Court sitting that evening. It does not name him or the victim.

    accused, 30s, male
  14. 9 Jun2024
    Update - Fatal Assault Incident, Finglas, Dublin 11, Sunday, June 9th, 2024

    Garda update issued 10 June 2024 confirming a murder investigation led by a Senior Investigation Officer, that a post-mortem has been completed, and appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the Scribblestown area. No arrests yet.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carroll
  15. 9 Jun2024
    Arrest - Fatal Assault Incident, Finglas, Dublin 11, Sunday, June 9th, 2024

    Gardaí have arrested a man in his 30s over the murder of Mark Carroll, who was 34. The arrested man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. The article does not name him and does not say he has been charged.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, irish (judged from name)Mark Carrollsuspect, 30s, male
  16. 9 Jun2024
    Gardaí search for suspect following murder of man in Finglas

    Adds that the victim was a father of two and was visiting the house when a row turned violent, that gardaí have identified a suspect with a history of offending, that a senior investigating officer and an incident room at Finglas Garda station are in place, and that witnesses and dash-cam footage are sought.

    victim, Mark Carroll, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Carrollsuspect
  17. 9 Jun2024
    Man stabbed to death in Finglas as investigation launched

    Confirms the death was a fatal stabbing, names the location as a residence in Scribblestown, and adds the investigation steps: an SIO, an incident room at Finglas Garda Station, a witness appeal, a request for dash-cam footage, and notification of the State Pathologist. Does not name the victim or a suspect.

    victim, 30s, male