Irish Woman Found Dead on New York Yacht – Entrepreneur
Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra: Carlow Entrepreneur Dies in montauk Yachting Incident
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Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, a accomplished Irish entrepreneur originally from Carlow, has died following an incident at the Montauk Yacht Club in Long Island, New York. The 38-year-old, founder of the luxury brand East x East, was found unconscious on a boat early Tuesday morning and pronounced dead at the scene.
From Carlow roots to New York Fashion Scene
Nolan-O’Slatarra’s journey began in County Carlow, Ireland, where she grew up with her sister Jacqui and mother, Eleanor “Elma” Nolan. The family later moved to the Dublin/Wicklow border, maintaining strong ties to their farming heritage – a family renowned and highly respected within the Carlow community.
Before establishing herself as a fashion entrepreneur in the United States, Nolan-O’Slatarra worked in Ireland until 2015. She than emigrated to the US and quickly made her mark on the fashion industry. She founded East x East, a brand specializing in luxury sunglasses, swimwear, and resort wear for both men and women. The brand gained traction, recently celebrating a successful pop-up shop on the beach in Long Island’s hamptons.
Beyond East x East, Nolan-O’Slatarra demonstrated a diverse business acumen. she served as director of operations at investment firm K4 Capital and also ran Duper, another fashion brand. She remained connected to her Irish roots, frequently communicating with friends in Carlow, and received support from a family who had also relocated from Bagenalstown to the US in establishing her business in Montauk.She resided on Manhattan’s upper east side.
Tragic Finding and Ongoing Investigation
The incident occurred at approximately midnight local time on Tuesday. A man discovered Nolan-O’Slatarra unconscious on a boat docked at the Montauk Yacht Club and immediately alerted authorities.Two individuals on a nearby vessel reportedly initiated CPR before emergency services arrived. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Suffolk County police detectives are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. A police statement confirmed they responded to a 911 call reporting an unconscious woman on a boat and that “Good samaritans attempted to perform CPR.”
Tributes and Support from Ireland and the US
News of Nolan-O’Slatarra’s passing has prompted an outpouring of grief and remembrance from both Ireland and the United States.
Dylan Grace,a business partner of Nolan-O’Slatarra based in Brooklyn,New York,shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. He wrote, “We dreamed big together, laughed harder than anyone else could understand, and built so much from nothing. I’m truly blessed and grateful to have had you in my life. Love you so much Mar. Fly high girl.”
In Ireland, Fergal browne, former mayor of Carlow and a Fine Gael councillor, expressed his condolences. “My sympathies are with the entire family. The death of a young woman with her life cut short and who had years ahead of her makes this so heartbreaking,” he said.He emphasized the family’s long-standing respect within the carlow community, noting their established farming background. “Martha is from a long established and highly respected farming family. It is so devastating for them all.”
Nolan-O’slatarra was reportedly planning a visit to her family in Ireland this week. Her mother, Eleanor “Elma” Nolan, and her aunt Jacqui are currently traveling to New York to be with authorities and begin making arrangements.
Consular Assistance and Further Updates
The Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland has confirmed it is indeed aware of the case and is providing consular assistance to the family. However, in line with standard protocol, the department has stated it will not comment on individual cases.
Further updates will be provided as the police investigation progresses.