A young mother and her baby girl have died in a tragic childbirth accident in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland. The bodies of Polish national Monika Kubasiewicz, 33, and her daughter were discovered in the bathroom of their home at around 1 pm on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Discovery and Investigation
Emergency services attended the scene, where Ms. Kubasiewicz and her newborn were pronounced dead. Irish police (Gardaí) do not suspect foul play, and a post-mortem examination was carried out on the 33-year-old on Friday. Investigators believe the infant girl died while her mother was giving birth in what has been described as a 'tragic accident.'
A Garda spokesperson stated: 'Gardaí continue to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the bodies of a woman (aged in her 30s) and an infant at a domestic residence in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary on Friday 8th May 2026. The post-mortem examination of the woman has concluded, the results of which are not being released for operational reasons. The post-mortem examination of the infant is due to take place early next week, the results of which will not be released for operational reasons. The focus of the Gardaí investigation at this time concerns the preparation of a file for the coroner.'
Community Reaction
David Dunne, a Sinn Féin councillor in Carrick-on-Suir, urged the public not to speculate: 'There has been a tragedy in Carrick-on-Suir. I would ask people not to speculate on what happened and not to share anything they are hearing or has been sent to them.'
Background of the Family
According to the Irish Mirror, Ms. Kubasiewicz had recently moved into the home with her partner and their two children, aged four and three, around three months ago. The family had previously run a shop together in Clonmel but were forced to close down after the pandemic hit in early 2020. Before moving into their new home, they had been living in emergency accommodation.
The community has been left in shock by the tragedy, as Gardaí continue their investigation to prepare a file for the coroner.
