Man found dead in Carlow after suspected attack named locally as investigation continues

The victim of last night’s killing in Carlow has been named locally as Darren Quigley.

Mr Quigley, who had just turned 30, was from the town. Sources say he was a father to two small kids and was connected to the New Oak estate in the town where he was attacked just before midnight. One local said he was well known in the area.

A woman arrested in a follow up operation involving members of the Garda Armed Support Unit was still in custody in Carlow this afternoon. She can be detained for up to 24 hours. Mr Quigley died in St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny early on Tuesday after he was initially treated by first responders at the scene.

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The scene was still sealed off this afternoon and a forensics tent covered the spot where Mr Quigley was found unresponsive by gardaí around midnight. Detectives from the Garda Technical Bureau were combing the area for clues. Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

A spokesman said: “The local Coroner has been notified and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau and State Pathologist have been requested. A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Carlow Garda Station. A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has also been appointed to support the family.

""The scene has been preserved for a forensic and technical examination and a post-mortem examination has been arranged.

"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are also seeking anyone with camera footage, including dashcam recordings from road users in the New Oak Estate and nearby areas around the time of the incident.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station at 059-9136620, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

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