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Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Funeral arrangements for tragic Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra to be announced this week
The Irish fashion designer, originally from Carlow, was found dead on Long Island on Tuesday. Funeral arrangements for a young Irish woman who was found dead on a yacht in the US will be announced later in the week. Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra (33), originally from Carlow Town and living in New York, was found dead on a boat at the Montauk Yacht Club in East Hampton on Long Island at 12am local time on Tuesday, August 5. US detectives have said a post-mortem examination 'did not show evidence of violence and her final cause of death is pending further examination'. Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra, who lived on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York, was found unconscious at the Montauk Yacht Club after a man called 911 around midnight, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Martha Nolan. Photo: News in 90 seconds - 10th August 2025 The police added that 'good Samaritans' tried to perform CPR, but she was pronounced dead on the boat by first responders. Meanwhile, Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra's family have been told that a final post-mortem report, including toxicological, histological and other testing, will take at least three months to complete. The Irish Independent understands she had spoken to her boyfriend, who is understood not to have been on the boat with her, in the hours before she died, telling him she was going to book an Uber and would be home around 1am. Martha Nolan. Photo: Her remains are currently in the custody of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office as her family await news on when they will be released for repatriation home to Ireland. The businesswoman moved to New York from Ireland around 10 years ago and launched a series of pop-up boutiques in the Hamptons featuring her line of swimwear and sunglasses. In her death notice, Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra's family described her as a 'beloved daughter of Elma, much-loved sister of Jacqui, treasured granddaughter of Betty and Liam, cherished niece of John, Michelle, Barry and Mona and adored partner of Nick.' "She will be sadly missed by her loving mother and her mother's partner Patrick, sister, aunts, uncles, partner, her father Seamus, grandparents, extended family, relatives and her large circle of friends in Ireland and the US,' her death notice said. 'May Martha's gentle soul rest in peace.' The family confirmed that the funeral arrangements for Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra will be published later in the week. Speaking to the Sunday World on Wednesday, her mother, Elma, expressed her anguish over her daughter's death. 'I feel numb and in shock,' she said. 'My younger daughter, Jacqui, arrived in on Tuesday night and she was crying and shaking,' she said. "She said, 'I have terrible news, Martha's dead',' she added.
Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Tragic Martha Nolan O'Slatarra came through divorce and lawsuit to fight for her US dream
Creative 'dreamer' endured divorce and legal worries after accusations from former employers in the States Martha Nolan O'Slatarra was found dead at the luxurious Montauk Yacht Club in The Hamptons An Irish fashion entrepreneur found dead on a yacht in New York was living the American dream after coming through a divorce and a separate but very bitter lawsuit relating to her work with a luxury sunglasses brand. Papers dissolving the marriage of Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra to former husband Sam Ryan had been filed with the County's Supreme Court earlier this year. According to the filings, Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra's divorce was uncontested and the records indicate that no issues had arisen during the proceedings. In April of this year, lawyer David Centeno filed a certificate of dissolution of the marriage, a proposed judgement of divorce and a separation agreement with the New York County Supreme Court. On Thursday of this week, the same court was informed by Mr Centeno that Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra has passed away. The Montauk Yacht Club in The Hamptons The Carlow born 33-year-old was found dead on a boat at the Montauk Yacht Club in East Hampton on Long Island at 12am local time on Tuesday. Detectives in the US have said a post-mortem examination 'did not show evidence of violence and her final cause of death is pending further examination'. They also said a 'preliminary investigation and exam', after they arrived at the scene, 'were inconclusive' in informing a cause of death for the businesswoman. Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra's remains are currently in the custody of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office as her loved ones await news on when they will be released for repatriation home to Ireland. Her family have been told that a final post-mortem report, including toxicological, histological and other testing, will take at least three months to complete. Although Ms Nolan O'Slatarra's social media accounts painted a picture-perfect lifestyle, with videos capturing her enjoying helicopter rides, driving convertibles and sitting in luxury jets, the energetic and successful businesswoman had also endured difficulties in business in recent years. A model poses in a bikini for Martha's East x East swimwear brand She and Limerick-born business partner Dylan Grace were previously sued in the US by the founder of luxury sunglasses brand 'Out East Accessories Inc'. In a 21-page-complaint filed before the District Court for the Southern State of New York in April 2022, lawyers for the company described the pair as two former employees of Out East, claiming they had been terminated for cause in November 2021. The court filings claimed that in the weeks leading up to their termination and for months after, both Grace and Nolan-O'Slatarra took the company's assets. This included $34,000 remaining in Out East's bank account and all of Out East's eyewear inventory. The court filings also claimed the pair 'sold or gifted the eyewear without authorization, to enrich themselves at a total loss to the company'. Martha Nolan O'Slatarra was found dead at the luxurious Montauk Yacht Club in The Hamptons News in 90 seconds - 10th August 2025 This is an action, the court filings stated, 'first and foremost, to recover from defendants all intellectual property, cash, and to prevent them from doing any further damage to Out East. 'In addition, Out East is seeking damages against both defendants for their egregious actions. 'Based on company valuations prior to defendants' actions, Out East has suffered millions of dollars in damages, in a specific amount to be determined at trial,' the documents claimed. The case was ultimately settled in June of 2022 and dismissed the following month. In the wake of her departure from Out East, Ms Nolan O'Slatarra went about setting up her own luxury brand, 'East x East' which came online in 2023. A model poses in Martha's Out East sunglasses She subsequently launched a series of pop-up boutiques in The Hamptons, featuring her line of swimwear and sunglasses. And just weeks before her death, she celebrated a milestone by hosting a pop-up shop for the lifestyle brand at the popular Gurney's resort in Montauk. Mr Grace, who was Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra's co-defendant in the Out East case, this week paid tribute to her on social media. 'I'm truly blessed and grateful to have had you in my life,' he said. 'We dreamed big together, laughed harder than anyone else could understand, and built so much from nothing. The first concerns for Ms Nolan O'Slatarra's welfare arose at 12am Tuesday local time when a man called 911, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Suffolk police said 'good Samaritans' tried to perform CPR, but Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra was pronounced dead on the boat by first responders. It emerged yesterday that Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra had spoken to her boyfriend in the hours before she died, telling him that she was going to book an Uber and would be home around 1am. It is understood that the couple were staying in the Montauk area for the summer. Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra's boyfriend was not on the boat with her and she had told him she was meeting someone in connection with her business, it is understood. It's understood all those who spoke with or had interactions with Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra will be spoken to by detectives as part of the investigation. The circumstances surrounding the mystery death of Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra have shaken locals and visitors alike. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said its officials were aware of the case and providing consular assistance. Speaking to the Irish Independent on Wednesday, Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra's mother Elma expressed her anguish over her daughter's death. 'I feel numb and in shock,' she said. 'My younger daughter, Jacqui, arrived in on Tuesday night and she was crying and shaking. 'She said, 'I have terrible news, Martha's dead'.' The mother of two said that she was struggling to get information about the circumstances surrounding her daughter's death since she received the news. 'I don't know what happened to my daughter,' she said. 'We weren't told anything about the circumstances.'
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Sunday World
Full post-mortem report on Irish woman found dead on New York yacht ‘could take months'
Carlow-born Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra (33) was found dead on a yacht at the Montauk Yacht Club in East Hampton on Long Island A post-mortem examination and toxicology report on the remains of an Irish woman who died in the Hamptons in New York, could take several months, her family have been told. Carlow-born Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra (33) was found dead on a yacht at the Montauk Yacht Club in East Hampton on Long Island at 12am local time Tuesday. Detectives in the US have said a post-mortem 'did not show evidence of violence and her final cause of death is pending further examination'. Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra News in 90 Seconds - Aug 9th Earlier, they said a 'preliminary investigation and exam', after they arrived at the scene, 'were inconclusive' in informing a cause of death for the fashion designer. It is understood that Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra's family have been told that a final post-mortem report, toxicological, histological and other testing, will take at least three months to complete. Her remains are currently in the custody of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office as her loved ones await news on when they will be released for repatriation home to Ireland. Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra was found unconscious at the Montauk Yacht Club after a man called 911 around midnight, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Suffolk police said 'Good Samaritans' tried to perform CPR, but she was pronounced dead on the boat by first responders. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said its officials were aware of the case and providing consular assistance. Speaking to the Irish Independent on Wednesday, Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra's mother Elma expressed her anguish over her daughter's death. 'I feel numb and in shock,' she said. 'My younger daughter, Jacqui, arrived in on Tuesday night and she was crying and shaking. She said, 'I have terrible news, Martha's dead'.' The mother of two said she is struggling to get information about the circumstances surrounding her daughter's death since she received the news. 'I don't know what happened to my daughter,' she said. 'We weren't told anything about the circumstances.' Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra founded her own fashion brand East x East Montauk – located on the eastern tip of Long Island, almost 200km from Manhattan – is a seaside tourist destination popular with local families and overseas visitors. It has a strong Irish community, and has been a favoured destination of J1 students in particular during the summer months in recent years. The Montauk Yacht Club's website describes the marina as the largest in the Hamptons, spanning 16 acres. In a statement to CBS News, a yacht club spokesperson said: 'We are saddened to learn of the tragic incident that took place. "Our team is co-operating with law enforcement in their ongoing investigation and remains committed to the safety and well-being of our guests and staff.' Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra worked in Ireland until 2015 when she emigrated to the US.
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Eye-witness describes desperate attempts to save Irish fashion designer on New York yacht
'We heard someone shouting, stuff bouncing off the side of the boat. He threw sunscreen at our boat trying to wake us up' The first person who went to the aid of Irish fashion designer Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra at the Montauk Yacht Club in New York has described the efforts made to save her life. The 33-year-old Carlow native was found unconscious on the boat shortly after midnight local time on Tuesday. Two people who were fast asleep on a nearby boat were woken up by 'screaming' and saw a man running down the dock in a panic. 'We were sound asleep,' the eyewitness, who asked not to be identified, told The New York Post. 'We heard someone shouting, stuff bouncing off the side of the boat. He threw sunscreen at our boat trying to wake us up. 'He was running up and down, naked, screaming, 'Do something'. According to the eye-witness, they called 911 before boarding the Ripple where Nolan-O'Slatarra lay. Suffolk County police confirmed that bystanders had tried to resuscitate the designer before first responders arrived — but it was too late. The 911 caller and his pal, who are regulars at the yacht club, added that they did not recognise Nolan-O'Slatarra. News in 90 Seconds - Aug 8th Cops had said there was no evidence of violence done to Nolan-O'Slatarra's body, but have not yet ruled out foul play or released details of the department's investigation. The Post reports how Nolan-O'Slatarra moved to Manhattan in 2018 'from the small Irish town of Carlow', and she started off as a bottle service girl in Soho before founding East x East, her swimwear fashion company. 'Gifted at marketing, she summered in the Hamptons in recent years where she hosted pop-ups for the upscale clientele drawn to Montauk and surrounding resort towns,' the Post reports. 'It was very obvious to me that she was very driven and wanted to succeed,' one local businessman told the Post. 'I got the impression that she is a young, ambitious, driven young woman who had a vision, and she thought that Montauk was a very good fit.' Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra's remains are currently in the custody of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office while, the Irish Independent reports, her family have been told that a final post-mortem report, toxicological, histological and other testing, will take at least three months to complete. Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra's mother said she learned about her daughter's death on Tuesday night, but has been left in the dark about what happened on the boat where she was found. Martha Nolan O'Slatarra 'I feel numb and in shock,' she told the Irish Independent. 'My younger daughter, Jacqui, arrived in on Tuesday night and she was crying and shaking. She said, 'I have terrible news, Martha's dead'.' 'I don't know what happened,' her mother said. 'We weren't told anything about the circumstances.' Ms Nolan last spoke to her daughter on July 29 in relation to plans she had for a visit home this week. 'She wanted to know if I would be around to pick her up,' she said. 'It was a very quick call because she is so busy, but that's the last time we spoke. The New York Post said Carlow-born Nolan-O'Slatarra was a 'popular Big Apple designer' who was a well-known local figure at the upscale waterfront community in the Hamptons. They say the tragedy has shaken many in Montauk, a summer retreat known for its wealth. The yacht club's clientele has included some of the nation's most famous figures, including JP Morgan, Vincent Astor, Harold Vanderbilt and Charles Lindbergh, according to its website. Martha's business partner Dylan Grace, who started the design company East x East with her in 2023 posted a moving farewell message on Instagram on Wednesday. 'We dreamed big together, laughed harder than anyone else could understand and built so much for nothing,' he wrote. 'I'm truly blessed and grateful to have had you in my life,' Grace wrote. 'Love you so much Mar. Fly high girl.' Last month, she celebrated a pop-up shop at the exclusive Montauk spa, the Gurney's Resort, who said they were 'deeply saddened by the tragic news regarding Martha Nolan'. '(We) extend our sincere condolences to her family and loved ones,' the spa said in a statement Wednesday. 'While Martha was not an employee of Gurney's, we were proud to host her East x East pop-up and admired her entrepreneurial spirit and creative vision,' the statement added. Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra worked in Ireland until 2015 when she emigrated to the US. She set up East x East, a luxury brand for sunglasses, swimwear and resort wear for men and women. She was also director of operations at investment firm K4 Capital and ran an Amazon fashion brand, Duper. During a phone conversation with a homicide detective in Montauk, her mother said she was directed to the medical examiner's office for more information. 'The detective said Martha was dead, that he was sorry,' she said. 'I asked him where she was and he said she was on a boat. 'I asked him who she was with. He said he couldn't release information because it was too early on in the investigation. He instructed me to phone the medical examiner's office.'
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Major update on puzzling death of Irish fashion designer Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra
American cops are now waiting on toxicology and other tests to help them solve the mystery of how an Irish fashion designer died on a yacht near New York. Police in Long Island probing the death on Tuesday of Carlow-born Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra say the tests are required after a postmortem ruled out the possibility that she was murdered or died from any violence. The tests will include toxicology to see if there was any substance in her system that could have caused her death in the Montauk area of Longs Island. But, speaking to The Irish Mirror a spokesperson for Suffolk County Police Department in Long Island said it had no idea how long it would take for the tests to come back. The spokesperson told us: 'We don't have information on that.' Sources say that, depending on the local laboratory's workload, it could be several weeks before the blood tests are back. "It could take quite some time," a source said. The police department said the extra tests were ordered after the autopsy, or postmortem, on Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra, 33, yielded no sign of foul play. The department said: 'An autopsy conducted on Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, the woman found dead on a boat in Montauk on August 5, did not show evidence of violence and her final cause of death is pending further examination.' Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra was discovered unconscious on the boat at Montauk Yacht Club in the early hours of Tuesday. She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services. The Department of Foreign Affairs said it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week The 33-year-old, who is originally from Co Carlow but was living in Manhattan, graduated from University College Dublin (UCD) and later completed a masters degree in digital marketing in Smurfit Business School. Police have confirmed that Ms Nolan O'Slatarra was found dead inside a docked boat at the Montauk Yacht Club, a 16-acre waterfront property located in the Hamptons, after a 911 call reported an 'unconscious woman' aboard the yacht. Good Samaritans tried to perform CPR on the young Irishwoman to no avail and she was pronounced dead a short time later. Meanwhile, a leading Irish-American lawyer said it was typical of the local police department that Ms Nolan O'Slatarra's mother Elma felt that she had no answers over her daughter's death. Mrs Nolan told The Irish Independent on Thursday she did not know how her daughter died and US attorney Pete Gleason told The Irish Mirror that that was not a surprise. Mr Gleason – himself a former NYPD cop – said: 'The mother was saying she is not getting answers from the police. That is typical. The police need to be held accountable. It is just terrible.' A statement from Suffolk County Police Department said: 'East Hampton Town Police responded to a 911 call from a man reporting a woman unconscious on a boat docked at the Montauk Yacht Club, on Star Island Road, at approximately 12am. 'Good Samaritans attempted to perform CPR on the woman. Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, 33, of Manhattan, was pronounced dead on the boat by first responders. 'The preliminary investigation and exam were inconclusive regarding the cause of death, which will be determined by an autopsy conducted by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office.' Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
