Joe McCarron

Joe McCarron was a radio DJ and electoral candidate from Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland.

Early life He was born in 1954.

Death Hospitalisation He had been hospitalised after contracting COVID-19. On 24 September he died from COVID-19.

Funeral His funeral was held in St. Crona's church in Dungloe. He said that "Una would like to thank the staff and apologise for the actions of Joe's so-called reckless friends earlier in the week. They did not help Joe's recovery in any way. We would encourage everyone to follow proper medical advice." The general secretary of INMO, Phil Ní Sheaghdha, called for better security in hospitals because of increases in abuse and assaults. She said that the incident involving Joe McCarron highlighted issues healthcare workers had to deal with. He also said "Our nurses and doctors in Letterkenny University Hospital and our hospitals across the State have been in the business of saving lives throughout this crisis, Nobody should impede them while they are saving lives. I believe that these types of individuals should not be allowed on the hospital campuses."

In November 2021 it was revealed that investigators had been told that McCarron had been given veterinary Ivermectin to treat his COVID-19 infection. They are suspect it was delivered to his home after he was removed from hospital and it was taken from the house after his death. The investigation was reported to be "near completion" and Gardaí in County Donegal would send a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions recommending that Mr Mureddu be charged. He had been arrested on 7 February 2022 in relation to the incident after appearing at Letterkenny District Court on road traffic charges.