Scarlett Faulkner's brother found dead two days after his sister’s funeral

Scarlett Faulkner died last Monday three weeks after she was allegedly assaulted with an iron bar. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

Sympathies poured in for the family of the late Scarlett Faulkner, after her brother, Jason Faulkner, tragically passed away on Sunday, 48 hours after her funeral was held.

Scarlett Faulkner died last Monday three weeks after she was allegedly assaulted with an iron bar, at a roadside outside Birdhill village, north Tipperary.

A 16-year-old girl and a 40-year-old woman are before the courts charged in connection with the alleged attack on Ms Faulkner, on March 21 last.

Jason Faulkner, 30s, from Longpavement halting site, Limerick, was a pallbearer at his sister’s funeral, held at St Munchin’s Church, last Friday.

Relatives and friends of Mr Faulkner shared messages on social media of their shock and sorrow at hearing of his death, and paid tributes to him.

“Why god? Life is so cruel and shocking, Jason cousin, ur back with ur sister Scarlett, we will all love and miss yee forever, our hearts are in bits,” stated one of many posts shared online.

“I’m lost for words, seen this boy carrying his poor sisters coffin at her funeral and now he's gone to heaven, I’ve never seen sadder in my life,” another post said.

“Rest in peace to Banny & Mary’s son Jason, god help all he poor family only few days ago their daughter Scarlette died, god help ye all,” said another post.

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