Cork woman Janice Long remanded on bail over withholding information in Quilligan murder
The skeletal remains of Kieran Quilligan, 47, a native of Togher in Cork city, were found at a ravine in Rostellan, Co Cork, on 29 January 2024, five months after he was last seen alive. Two men were convicted of his murder at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork in October 2025. Janice Long, 65, of Mahon, Cork city, was charged in June 2026 with withholding information during the murder investigation. She appeared before Cork District Court on 5 August 2026, where the DPP consented to a signed plea or prosecution on indictment, and Judge Monica Leech remanded her on bail until 21 December 2026.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The skeletal remains of Kieran Quilligan, 47, were found at a ravine in Rostellan, Co Cork, on 29 January 2024.
- Where
- Quilligan was a native of Togher in Cork city.
- When
- Quilligan was last seen alive five months before his remains were found.
- Charges
- Janice Long, 65, of Mahon, Cork city, was charged in June 2026 with withholding information contrary to the Offences Against the State Act, allegedly committed between 1 September 2023 and 2 February 2024.
- Other details
- The offence was allegedly committed during the investigation into the murder of Kieran Quilligan.
- In court
- Two men were convicted in October 2025 of murdering Quilligan at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork.
- Long appeared before Cork District Court on 5 August 2026, where Sgt John Dineen indicated the DPP consented to a signed plea or prosecution on indictment.
- Judge Monica Leech remanded Long on bail until 21 December 2026 and directed her to speak to solicitor Frank Buttimer about how she intends to proceed.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe skeletal remains of Kieran Quilligan, 47, were found at a ravine in Rostellan, Co Cork, on 29 January 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- whereKieran Quilligan was a native of Togher in Cork city. (irishtimes.com)
- whenQuilligan was last seen alive five months before his remains were found. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe charge of withholding information refers to a date unknown between 1 September 2023 and 2 February 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeLong allegedly failed, without reasonable excuse, to disclose information she knew or believed might be of material assistance in securing the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of any person for a serious offence. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe alleged offence is contrary to the Offences Against the State Act. (irishtimes.com)
- courtLong appeared before Cork District Court on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. (irishtimes.com)
- courtSgt John Dineen indicated the DPP consented to a signed plea or prosecution on indictment. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Monica Leech remanded Long on bail until 21 December 2026. (irishtimes.com)
- courtLong was directed to speak to her solicitor Frank Buttimer about how she intends to proceed. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA book of evidence will be required if Long decides to contest the case. (irishtimes.com)
- courtTwo men were convicted in October 2025 of murdering Quilligan following a trial at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe offence was allegedly committed during the investigation into the murder of Kieran Quilligan. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Aug2026Cork woman charged with withholding information in Quilligan murder to decide on contesting case
Court appearance where Long was remanded on bail until 21 December 2026; DPP consented to signed plea or prosecution on indictment; two men were previously convicted of Quilligan's murder in October 2025.
accused, Janice Long, 65, female, named, irish (judged from name)Janice Longvictim, Kieran Quilligan, 47, male, irish (judged from name)Kieran Quilligan