The victim, named locally as Scarlett Faulkner, 20s, was found by emergency services with catastrophic head injuries on the side of the R494 at Birdhill. Ms Faulkner is believed to have been attacked by one or a number of people who were armed with weapons, and left for dead at the side of the road at around 5.30pm, Saturday. On Sunday, paramedics transferred Ms Faulkner from UHL to Cork University Hospital head trauma unit where her condition remained serious. Everyone please (say a) prayer for my sister Scarlett. Another posted: “Could everyone please say a prayer for my cousin Scarlett Faulkner that she makes a full recovery amen."

Source: Irish Examiner March 23, 2026 11:15 UTC