The funeral of the murdered dad-of-four Mark Carroll, who was stabbed to death in a house in west Dublin nearly two weeks ago is set to take place on Saturday. Tragic Mark, 34, from Finglas, died from stab wounds after he was attacked in the property in the Scribblestown area of Finglas at around 1am on Sunday, June 9 following a row with a man who has already served time in prison for killing a woman. He was treated at the scene and rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
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Mark’s heartbroken family are now preparing for his funeral and cremation which will take place on Saturday. In a notice on RIP.ie, his family said “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark tragically.
” “Late of the Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne, Mark, a loving father to Cole, Cali, Priya, and Caelan, beloved son of Kevin and Michelle, and cherished brother of Kevin and Adam. “Mark will be forever .