LAST UPDATE | 2 Oct

TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN paid to a woman who died following an alleged assault in Dublin this week, with her family remembering her as a “kind, loving, funny person who was full of life”.

Kathleen Carey, aged in her 30s, died in Beaumont Hospital on Thursday after she was found seriously injured outside a property near Main Street in Belmayne on Monday afternoon.

Her death comes just weeks after the death of her sister Natasha, who was buried last month.

A family member has now started a fundraiser to help pay for Kathleen’s funeral and support her daughter.

“Our Kathleen Carey was a kind, loving, funny person who was full of life,” a relative of Kathleen wrote.

“She always made you smile with her quirky side. She was an amazing person who will be deeply missed.

“She meant a lot to all of us. We are so sad to see her go before her time.”

The family said they wanted to give Kathleen “the best send-off we possibly can”, but were struggling with the cost having so recently buried her sister.

“Importantly, this fundraiser is a way for us to come together and support Kathleen’s daughter at a very difficult time,” the family’s message on the fundraiser said.

“Any contribution, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated.”

Kathleen was predeceased by four of her siblings.

The National Women’s Council (NWC) also paid tribute to Kathleen following her death, saying she was the 14th woman to die in violent circumstances on the island of Ireland so far this year.

“Too many lives lost. This has to stop,” the organisation said.

“We are devastated to learn of the death of Kathleen Carey, a young woman in her 30s, following an alleged assault in Dublin earlier this week.

“Our thoughts are with Kathleen’s daughter, family, friends and everyone who loved her as they face this horrific loss.”

The NWC said ending violence against women “must be an urgent priority”, adding: “We will continue to fight for every woman’s right to live free from violence, abuse and fear.”

Gardaí are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Kathleen’s death.

It is understood that investigators believe she was assaulted inside an apartment before falling from a height.

They are examining whether Kathleen fell while attempting to escape the alleged assault or whether she may have been knocked from a balcony.

A man in his 20s was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the investigation but has since been released without charge.

A family liaison officer continues to provide support to Kathleen’s family.

Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses and have asked anyone who was in the vicinity of Main Street, Belmayne between 3pm and 3.45pm on Monday to come forward.

“Anyone with information can contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station,” a garda spokesperson said.

With reporting from Niall O’Connor