Ireland Case No. 4554Murder · Co. Cork
Jury discharged in Cork murder trial of Daniel Hourigan and Linda O'Flynn
A jury was discharged on the eighth day of the trial of Daniel Hourigan and Linda O’Flynn, who are charged with murdering Michael Foley at Annville, Macroom, Co Cork. The judge discharged the jury following legal argument on a legal issue.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court18 Nov
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports20 statements extracted from the articles
- whereMichael Foley was found in a pool of blood at Annville Housing Complex in Barrett’s Place in Macroom, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe murder allegedly took place at Annville, Barrett’s Place, Macroom, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe accused both denied murdering Mr Foley at his home in Macroom between January 31 and February 1, 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alleged murder occurred between January 31st and February 1st, 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- whenMichael Foley was found with various wounds by a community care nurse on February 6th, 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- causeEvidence stated that a combination of the stab and slash injuries led to Michael Foley's death. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponMichael Foley had sustained 30 knife wounds, including 11 stab wounds and 19 slash or incision wounds. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardai launched a murder probe after it was determined that Michael Foley had suffered a violent death. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeDaniel Hourigan and Linda O’Flynn are charged with the murder of Michael Foley. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeDaniel Hourigan and Linda O’Flynn had both denied the murder of Michael Foley. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused went on trial earlier this month at the Central Criminal Court in Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe jury heard eight days of evidence in the case. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtFollowing legal arguments, the judge discharged the jury of nine men and three women. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge excused the jurors from jury service for five years. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtA jury was discharged on the eighth day of the trial. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused were arraigned at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork earlier in the month. (irishtimes.com)
- courtFollowing legal argument in the jury’s absence, the judge said a legal issue had arisen. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge discharged the jury from hearing the remainder of the case and excused them from jury service for five years. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMichael Foley was a father-of-four. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherMichael Foley was pronounced dead by a local doctor after being found. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Nov2025Cork murder trial jury discharged following legal argument
Reports that the jury was discharged on day eight of the Central Criminal Court trial after a legal issue arose, and gives the trial's background, including the injuries and cause of death described in evidence.
victim, Michael Foley, 61, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Foleyaccused, Daniel Hourigan, 32, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Houriganaccused, Linda O'Flynn, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Linda O'Flynn - 18 Nov2025Jury discharged in Cork murder trial
Reports that the jury was discharged after legal arguments during the trial of two accused charged with murdering Michael Foley. The article does not say whether a new trial has been set.
accused, Daniel Hourigan, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Houriganaccused, Linda O'Flynn, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Linda O'Flynnvictim, Michael Foley, 61, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Foley