A family’s pain has turned to fury.

The devastated loved ones of 29-year-old mother-of-one Scarlett Faulkner have issued an emotional and furious plea for swift justice after the young Limerick woman tragically died in hospital more than three weeks after a savage roadside assault.

In heartbreaking statements and at her funeral, Scarlett’s family declared: “Our hearts have been crushed into a million pieces” and vowed, “We promise you sister, we will get the justice you deserve.”

Scarlett, described as a devoted mum and “sleeping beauty,” passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Cork University Hospital after her life support was turned off. She had been fighting for her life since suffering catastrophic head injuries in a brutal attack on the R494 near Birdhill, Co Tipperary, on March 21.

Chilling Court Details & Growing Anger

What began as a shocking assault has now become a murder investigation, with two females — a 40-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl — already charged and appearing in court.

The teenager faces charges of assault causing serious harm, while the woman has been charged with endangerment, violent disorder, and other offences. Reports suggest the attack was violent and targeted, with some accounts mentioning repeated blows.

As more disturbing details slowly emerge in court, public outrage is intensifying. Scarlett’s family and supporters are demanding that justice must be served immediately, refusing to let her death be swept aside.

At her funeral in Limerick, mourners packed St Munchin’s Church, with purple flowers, angelic photos, and tributes honouring the “beautiful” young mother who left behind a young daughter. Her sister Victoria received applause when she stood up and promised justice for Scarlett.

Friends and relatives have spoken of Scarlett’s love for her child and her desire for a quiet life — making the brutality of her death even harder to comprehend.

A young mum taken far too soon. A family left shattered. And a community demanding answers.

Gardaí continue to investigate the full circumstances of the assault that left Scarlett fighting for her life for over three weeks. The two accused cannot be named due to court orders and are due to appear again in Tipperary District Court later this month.

The brutal truth is slowly being exposed — but for Scarlett’s heartbroken family, it may never be enough.

Rest in peace, Scarlett Faulkner. A devoted mother and “sleeping beauty” whose light was cruelly extinguished.

Her family’s pain is unimaginable, and their call for swift justice is echoing across Ireland.

What do you think — should justice move faster in cases like this? Drop your respectful thoughts below. This remains a real family’s devastating loss, and the investigation is ongoing.