Man dies in Gorey stabbing
A COMMUNITY remains at a standstill following the untimely death of Philip Doyle (33), late of Ramsgate Village, Gorey, after he suffered stab wounds outside the home that he shared with his wife and children shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Originally from Bray, County Wicklow, the couple were married just last June, and together were raising their two boys Brodie and Braxson along with his only daughter Hannah that Philip had from a previous relationship.
On Sunday, a woman also in her thirties, was arrested and detained, with an incident room established at Gorey Garda Station.
Meanwhile yesterday (Monday) neighbours gathered together and were still in shock, as a garda presence remained at the preserved scene at the family home.
Following on from interviewing neighbours, gathering information and forensic evidence from Sunday, a garda spokesperson said that things were still very raw for all concerned as well as nearby neighbours.
It was a close-by neighbour that assisted at the time of the incident, attempting to resuscitate Philip in his front garden, while other neighbours managed to raise the alarm.
Philip was treated by Gardaí and Emergency Services personnel after this but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
The late Philip Doyle worked as a mechanic, and was a native of the Oldcourt estate on Boghall Road, Bray.
In his younger years, he was a pupil of St Fergal’s National School and St Kilian’s Community College.
He loved sport and was a fan of Tottenham Hotspurs and went by ‘Philly’ to his many friends.
He is survived by his parents Jackie and David, his children, siblings Shane, Rachel and Emma, friends and relatives.
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the case from all circumstances, while others have expressed sympathy to all concerned.
Gorey Christian Assembly, a church located in Ramsgate Village, extended their thoughts and prayers to all concerned.
Matthew Shanks, on behalf of the Assembly, said that it was terribly sad that 2020 had not begun well for the country with the various tragedies that have occurred over the last few weeks.
He offered the support of the church to ‘any residents of the estate affected by this awful incident’.
As parents and their children left Higgy’s House creche in Ramsgate Village, there was a sense of sadness and shock from all present.
One mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said that she knew the Doyle children to see.
‘I don’t feel unsafe as a parent. I was shocked of course, I know the kids.
‘One of the kids, a young boy, he was very friendly and smiley and bubbly, they all seemed well cared for’.
Deputy Malcolm Byrne, who has lived in the Chase in Ramsgate Village for 18 years, described feeling stunned when a neighbour sent him a text early on Sunday morning.
‘I didn’t know the family concerned, but it’s very close to home and there’s a sense of disbelief.
‘There are over 400 houses in Ramsgate Village, and the Heath is the newest part of the development, so you’d have a mix of people there, especially