Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3458Murder (stabbing) / death under investigation · Co. Cork · 16 Nov 2025

Inquest opens into fatal stabbing of Mark O'Connell, 36, in Hollyhill, Cork

The inquest into the death of Mark O'Connell, 36, who was fatally stabbed in Hollyville, Hollyhill, Cork, in the early hours of 16 November 2025, opened at Cork City Coroner's Court. The coroner adjourned the inquest until 10 September 2026 pending the outcome of the criminal investigation, with a file to be prepared for the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe stabbing occurred in the early hours of 16 November 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe stab wound caused a haemothorax and a haemopericardium. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCork City coroner Philip Comyn adjourned the inquest until 10 September 2026 for mention. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Mar2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Investigation into stabbing of Cork father at advanced stage, inquest hears

    Inquest opened; postmortem findings disclosed; man (55) arrested and released without charge; inquest adjourned to 10 September 2026.

    victim, Mark O'Connell, 36, male, irish (judged from name)Mark O'Connellsuspect, 55, male