Ireland Two charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary
Scarlett Faulkner, a mother-of-one, was found lying on the R494 road at Birdhill, Tipperary, following an alleged assault, and died in April, three weeks later. A 40-year-old woman and a now 17-year-old girl have been charged with her murder, and the woman has also been charged with two counts of burglary. Earlier charges against the teenager have been withdrawn, and both accused have been further remanded in custody. The latest development is that both will appear at Nenagh District Court by video link on Friday 17 July, with the book of evidence expected on Friday 23 July before the case goes to the Central Criminal Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged1 Jul
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Scarlett Faulkner, a mother-of-one, died in April, three weeks after she was found.
- Where
- Scarlett Faulkner was found lying on the R494 road at Birdhill, Tipperary.
- Cause
- Scarlett Faulkner was found following an alleged assault.
- When
- The court report is dated 1 July 2026 in the article record and 15 July 2026 in the article text.
- Charges
- A 40-year-old woman has been charged with murder and two counts of burglary.
- A now 17-year-old girl has been charged with murder at Nenagh Garda Station.
- An earlier charge of assault causing harm against the teenager has been withdrawn.
- Earlier charges of violent disorder and endangerment have been withdrawn.
- Investigation
- A psychological assessment of the teenager, ordered by the court, has been completed.
- In court
- Both accused were further remanded in custody to appear again at Nenagh District Court by video link on Friday 17 July.
- The book of evidence is expected to be served on Friday 23 July, before the cases are sent forward to the Central Criminal Court for trial.
- The teenager's trial will be expedited under a new agreed protocol for juveniles.
- Other details
- A court order restricts posting of material on social media that would interfere with a fair trial.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA woman and a teenage girl have been charged with the murder of Scarlett Faulkner. (thejournal.ie)
- whereScarlett Faulkner was found lying on the R494 road at Birdhill. (thejournal.ie)
- causeScarlett Faulkner was found following an alleged assault. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationA psychological assessment of the teenager, ordered by the court, has been completed. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeA now 17-year-old girl was charged at Nenagh Garda Station. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeA 40-year-old woman was charged with murder and two counts of burglary. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeA previous charge of assault causing harm against the teenager has been withdrawn. (thejournal.ie)
- chargePrevious charges of violent disorder and endangerment have been withdrawn. (thejournal.ie)
- courtBoth accused were further remanded in custody to appear again at Nenagh District Court by video link on Friday 17 July. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe book of evidence is expected to be served on Friday 23 July, before the cases are sent forward to the Central Criminal Court for trial. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe teenager's trial will be expedited under a new agreed protocol for juveniles. (thejournal.ie)
- otherScarlett Faulkner's life support was turned off three weeks after she was found. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe judge made an order restricting posting of material to social media that would interfere with a fair trial. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Jul2026Woman and teenage girl charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary
Court report on the murder charges against the two accused, the withdrawal of earlier charges, the remand in custody, the book of evidence timetable, and a court order restricting social media posts.
victim, Scarlett Faulkner, 29, female, irish (judged from name)Scarlett Faulkneraccused, 40, femaleaccused, 17, female