'A heartbreaking tragedy' - Funeral details announced for woman killed in Killarney

Funeral details have been announced for a woman who was tragically killed in Killarney, co Kerry last Tuesday.

43-year-old Jamey Carney, late of Homelands, Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry and formerly Winchester, New York, moved to Killarney in 2021 with her daughter Michaela where she quickly became a well-known and well-liked member of the local community.

Friends and neighbours have remembered her for her warmth, kindness and positive outlook, describing her as someone who embraced life in Killarney and formed strong connections with those around her.

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Tragically, Ms Carney was found dead in her home last week with reports the main suspect involved in her murder had fled the country before the alarm was raised.

According to RTÉ the person of interest had been in arrested in Jordan on Monday, although there had been no formal detention request from Gardaí in Ireland.

Jamey will be deeply and sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her adored and dearly loved daughter Michaela, mother Kathleen, sister Devon, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends especially Lily and Liga.

Jamey is pre-deceased by her father James Carney.

Hundreds of people, some who knew Jamey and others who didn’t, left heartfelt messages on RIP.ie, expressing their sadness that this tragedy had occurred.

One person said,

“RIP, Jamey’s family and wonderful friends so sorry for your loss wishing yous all the strength in this time such a beautiful, wonderful and loving mother, daughter, friend taken away way to soon.”

Another said,

“Words cannot express how heartbroken we are as a town, county or nation for your young daughter left behind. Killarney has historically come together as a community in ways that cannot be described in times of mourning and even people who didn’t know you or your daughter, you have our hearts, thoughts and condolences with you during this time.”

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While another said,

“Dear Michaela, Kathleen and Devon, I am really sorry this awful tragedy has happened to Jamey. I feel very sad that it happened here in Ireland. My deepest sympathies to all the family. Stay strong. Xxx.”

A Requiem Mass for Jamey will take place at 12 noon on Wednesday July 15 in St. Mary's Cathedral, Killarney.

A private cremation will take place afterwards.

The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here