Mourners hear from Carlow abuse victim known for ‘big heart’ – The Irish Times

A father-of-two who died after an attack in the city of Carlow on Monday evening was known for his “big heart” mourners at the funeral mass he heard this morning.

Darren Quigley (30) from New Oak Estate was discovered with serious injuries after gardaí responded to an incident at a house on the same estate shortly after 11.40pm.

Mr Quigley was treated at the scene before being taken to St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny, where he was later pronounced dead.

His father Tony remembered him as someone with a big heart and a “cheerful little cheeky smile”.

He added: “He had a good word to say about everyone. All he wanted to do was hunt and fish and live in peace. The love he had for his children was incredible.”

Mr Quigley’s brother Adam said: ‘The memories I have of Darren will be ones I have forever. I thank everyone who has been there for us and for their kindness.”

Mourners heard that “this is an extremely tragic time” for parents Tony and Michelle, daughters Ava and Erica, brother Adam, grandmother Agnes, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.

Following the incident in New Oak Estate on Monday, a woman in her 30s was arrested in a follow-up operation.

The woman has since appeared in court charged with Mr Quigley’s murder.

Sabrina Kehoe, in her 30s, from St Mary’s Park, Carlow Town, appeared at a special hearing of the local court on Wednesday evening. The court heard Ms Kehoe was arrested on Tuesday morning following Mr Quigley’s death.

A second person, Conor O’Brien of Oakley Park, Tullow Road, Carlow, was charged with bringing weapons into a dispute.

The suspect is still in custody.

Mr Quigley’s remains were removed from the cathedral for burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.