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Rest in Peace Linda
Tributes have poured in following the death of a woman who died in hospital recently after a serious assault in her home.
Linda Costello (née Flood) was from Graiguecullen, Carlow and formerly of Castledermot, Co Kildare and Ballyboden, Dublin.
She passed away tragically, on April 10th, 2026 at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
The dearly loved mother of two was found at a house in Graiguecullen on March 26th, just after 6am.
The 50-year-old was taken to St Luke's Hospital by ambulance and from there, she was rushed to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, but died in hospital last week.
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When Linda was found, she was unconscious and had bruising on one of her eyes, her chest, her arm, and her abdomen.
Blood was seen around her mouth and on her bedclothes.
A man in his 40s was arrested and detained in connection with the investigation.
He has since been released, and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Gardaí say their investigations are ongoing.
Linda is sadly missed by her loving children Ben and Amy and their father Larry, parents Ronnie and Patricia, sister Samantha, brother-in-law Keith, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, relatives and friends, especially her good friends Emma and Siobhan.
A funeral is held for Linda today, on Friday April 17th from 5pm at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq (R93 C863) concluding with Prayers at 7pm.
Removal from there on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Carpenter Bros Cremation Chapel, Shamrock Sq., for cremation Service at 12.30pm approx.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Women’s Aid.
Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and loved Linda, with one mourner writing,
"Absolutely heartbroken, you’ll be missed by all who loved and knew you. You were a gentle and kind human being that deserved so much more from this life. Rest in peace Linda. My sincere condolences to all Linda’s family and friends at this extremely sad time. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers".
Another message said, "My beautiful pal, can't believe I have to write this. You had a smile that would light up a room, a laugh that was infectious and a heart of gold! You wouldn't hurt a fly and I'll miss our late night chats and laughs and the hugs you gave that made everything better. I'll cherish our friendship and memories forever! By god you will be the brightest star up there, heaven really gained an angel but took you away too young!
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