Mourners hear how Carlow assault victim is known for having a ‘big heart’ – The Irish Times

A father-of-two who died following an attack in Carlow town on Monday evening was known for his “big-hearted” mourners at his funeral mass this morning.

Darren Quigley (30) from New Oak Estate was found 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 and taken to St. Peter’s General Hospital. Luke in Kilkenny, where he was later pronounced dead.

His father Tony remembered him as a person with a big heart and a “happy, cheeky smile”.

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

Mr Quigley’s brother Adam said: ‘I will cherish my memories of Darren forever. Thank you to everyone who was there for us and for their kindness.”

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

Following Monday’s incident at New Oak Estate, a woman in her 30s was arrested during another operation.

The woman has already appeared in court on charges of Quigley’s murder.

Sabrina Kehoe, 30, of St Mary’s Park in Carlow, appeared at a special sitting of the local district court on Wednesday evening. The court heard Kehoe was arrested on Tuesday morning after Quigley’s death.

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

The accused is still in custody.

Mr Quigley’s remains were brought from the cathedral and buried in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.