Ireland Case No. 0183Murder · Co. Cork · 16 Nov 2025
Man charged with murder in Hollyhill stabbing, Cork
Mark O'Connell, a 38-year-old father of three and community employment scheme worker from Farranree, County Cork, was fatally stabbed during an altercation at a property in Hollyville, Hollyhill, Cork city, in the early hours of 16 November 2025. He was taken to Cork University Hospital, where he later died from a single stab wound to the upper thorax. A 55-year-old man was arrested at the scene and released without charge on 17 November 2025. Kieran Long, 56, of Ardcullen, Hollyhill, was charged with murder at Cork District Court on 7 October 2026 and remanded in custody, with the DPP directing trial by indictment and his solicitor indicating a plea of not guilty.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested16 Nov
6 reports - Charged7 Oct
4 reports - In court26 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Mark O'Connell was fatally stabbed during an altercation at a property in Hollyville, Hollyhill, Cork city.
- Where
- The incident took place at a residential property in Hollyville, Hollyhill, on the northside of Cork city.
- When
- Emergency services were called at approximately 4.30am on Sunday 16 November 2025.
- Cause
- O'Connell died from haemorrhage and shock due to a single stab wound to the upper thorax, causing a haemothorax and haemopericardium.
- Weapon
- Gardaí recovered a number of knives from the property.
- Investigation
- A 55-year-old man was arrested at the scene under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act and released without charge on 17 November 2025.
- Gardaí appealed for witnesses and camera or dashcam footage from Hollyhill between 3.30am and 4.30am on 16 November 2025.
- Charges
- Kieran Long, 56, of Ardcullen, Hollyhill, Cork, was charged with the murder of Mark O'Connell.
- In court
- Long was brought before Cork District Court on 7 October 2026, made no reply to the charge, and was remanded in custody by Judge David Waters.
- The DPP directed trial by indictment and consented to a signed plea of guilty, but Long's solicitor said he will plead not guilty.
- Other details
- O'Connell was a 38-year-old (reports differ: 36, 39) father of three and community employment scheme worker, originally from Farranree, County Cork.
- The man arrested at the scene had gone to the house to babysit three children while their mother went out.
108 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his late 30s died following a stabbing incident in Hollyhill on the northside of Cork city overnight. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe man received medical attention at the scene. (thejournal.ie)
- whatHe was taken to Cork University Hospital, where he died from his injuries. (thejournal.ie)
- whatMr O’Connell was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital and later pronounced dead. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMark O'Connell died at Cork University Hospital after an altercation at a property in Hollyhill. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe death was of a 38-year-old Cork man. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA father-of-three was fatally stabbed in Cork. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKieran Long is 56 years old (rte.ie)
- whatMark O'Connell was 38 years old (rte.ie)
- whatMark O'Connell was a community employment scheme worker (rte.ie)
- whatMark O'Connell was found seriously injured with stab wounds (rte.ie)
- whatMark O'Connell was taken to Cork University Hospital where he later died (rte.ie)
- whatThe stabbing occurred during an altercation at a property in Hollyhill. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatKieran Long was charged with the murder of a father of three. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim was stabbed outside a house in Cork City. (irishtimes.com)
- whereMr O’Connell was found with injuries outside a house in Hollyville in Hollyhill. (irishtimes.com)
- whereMr O'Connell was seriously injured during a violent altercation at a home in the Hollyhill area of Cork's northside. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at a residential property in a quiet housing estate off Harbour View Road. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in Hollyville, Hollyhill, Cork City. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at Hollyville estate, Hollyhill, Cork city. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe stabbing happened at a house in Hollyville, Hollyhill. (irishtimes.com)
- whereKieran Long lives at 65 Ardcullen, Hollyhill, Cork (rte.ie)
- whereMark O'Connell was originally from Farranree, County Cork (rte.ie)
- whereThe fatal incident occurred in Hollyville, Hollyhill, Cork city. (garda.ie)
- whereThe murder is alleged to have taken place at Hollyville, Hollyhill. (irishtimes.com)
- whenGardaí and paramedics were called to the property shortly after 4am on the day of the report. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe incident happened in the early hours of Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
- whenGardaí and emergency medical services rushed to the scene at about 4.30am on Sunday 16 November. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí and emergency services attended shortly after 4.30am on Sunday. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí and the National Ambulance Service responded at around 4.30am on Sunday. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe stabbing happened on a Sunday morning. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe stabbing occurred in the early hours of 16 November 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- whenEmergency services were called at 4.30am on 16 November 2025 (rte.ie)
- whenThe fatal incident occurred on 16 November 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenThe murder is alleged to have taken place on November 16th, 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe man died following a stabbing. (thejournal.ie)
- causeIt is understood a row broke out at the house which led to the fatal assault. (irishtimes.com)
- causeHe was fatally injured during an alleged stabbing incident at a residence in Cork city. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe man died after an altercation at a property. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeMr O'Connell had been stabbed several times during an incident at the property. (corkbeo.ie)
- causeA row broke out between Mr O’Connell and a man babysitting at the house, and he was stabbed in the driveway. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe stab wound caused a haemothorax and a haemopericardium. (irishtimes.com)
- causeAn earlier inquest heard that O’Connell died from haemorrhage and shock due to a stab wound to the upper thorax. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponGardaí recovered a number of knives from the property. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a postmortem will be conducted. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationA man in his mid-50s has been arrested for questioning and is held at a garda station in Cork. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationAn investigation has been launched and a family liaison officer has been appointed. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe scene has been sealed off for a full forensic and technical examination. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Cork city opened a murder investigation after a man died in a stabbing incident. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí arrested a 55-year-old man at the scene and took him to Gurranabraher Garda station for questioning. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe arrested man and Mr O’Connell knew each other. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigation was upgraded to a murder inquiry after postmortem results were received. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí cordoned off the scene and carried out a technical examination of the house and driveway. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí carried out door-to-door inquiries and gathered CCTV footage from the area. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA senior investigating officer was appointed to lead the inquiry and a family liaison officer was assigned to Mr O’Connell’s family. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí appealed to witnesses and anyone with camera or dashcam footage from Hollyhill between 3.30am and 4.30am on Sunday to contact Gurranabraher Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA man in his 50s has been arrested in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe arrested man is detained at a Garda station in Cork under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA senior investigating officer leads the investigation and a liaison officer supports the family. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and for camera footage, including dashcam recordings. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe results of a post-mortem examination will assist Gardaí in their investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA post-mortem examination will take place in due course. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe scene has been preserved for technical examination. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Office of the State Pathologist has been notified. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation from the incident room at Gurranabraher Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the family of the deceased. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAnyone with camera or dashcam footage from the area between 3.30am and 4.30am is asked to contact investigating Gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man in his 50s remains detained at a Garda station in the Cork division under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí have not yet confirmed a formal murder investigation. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationA senior officer has been assigned to lead the investigation. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí cordoned off the scene and Garda technical experts carried out a forensic examination. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí arrested a 55-year-old man at the scene under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe man was released without charge on Monday evening. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí will prepare a full investigation file for the DPP. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationDetective Garda Mick Dolan gave evidence of arresting Kieran Long at his home (rte.ie)
- investigationKieran Long was charged at Gurranabraher Garda Station (rte.ie)
- investigationDet Garda Mick Dolan of Gurranabraher Garda station gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeA male in his 50s has been charged in relation to the investigation. (irishmirror.ie, garda.ie)
- chargeThe DPP directed trial by indictment on the charge. (irishtimes.com)
- courtCork City coroner Philip Comyn adjourned the inquest until 10 September 2026 for mention. (irishtimes.com)
- courtKieran Long made no reply when the murder charge was put to him (rte.ie)
- courtNo bail application was made as bail cannot be granted in district court on a murder charge (rte.ie)
- courtSolicitor Shane Collins-Daly said he had instructions to apply for bail in the High Court (rte.ie)
- courtJudge David Waters remanded Kieran Long in custody for a week (rte.ie)
- courtKieran Long will return to court the following Wednesday (rte.ie)
- courtThe accused is to appear at CCJ Court No. 1 in Cork on Wednesday 7 October 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe suspect is due to appear at CCJ Court No. 1 Cork on 7 October 2026. (garda.ie)
- courtLong was brought before Cork District Court and charged. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe DPP consented to Long going forward on a signed plea of guilty. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBail was not available to Long at the District Court, and his solicitor said he would apply to the High Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge David Waters remanded Long in custody to appear again at Cork District Court by video-link on October 14th. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe dead man was understood to be from Gurranabraher in Cork city. (thejournal.ie)
- otherMr O’Connell was found by emergency services responding to a 999 call. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe arrest was made under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. (irishtimes.com)
- otherIt is understood the postmortem confirmed Mr O’Connell died a violent death. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe arrested man had gone to the house to babysit three children while their mother went out. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr O’Connell was from Fairfield Green in Farranree. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr O'Connell was taken to Cork University Hospital but doctors could not save him. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe man was taken to Cork University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA second man in his 50s was arrested at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe arrested man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe post-mortem results are not being released for operational reasons. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherA neighbour raised the alarm. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr O’Connell was taken to Cork University Hospital and later pronounced dead. (irishtimes.com)
- otherLong made no reply to the charge after caution. (irishtimes.com)
- otherLong's solicitor said he will plead not guilty and has maintained his innocence. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Oct2026Man charged with murder of father of three in stabbing incident in Cork
First report of the murder charge. DPP directed trial by indictment and consented to a signed plea of guilty, but defence says Long will plead not guilty. Inquest details confirm cause of death as haemorrhage and shock from a stab wound to the upper thorax.
accused, Kieran Long, 56, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kieran Longvictim, Mark O'Connell, 36, irish (judged from name)Mark O'Connell - 7 Oct202607/10/2026 Update (3) Court Appearance – Fatal Incident, Hollyville, Hollyhill, Cork city, 16th November 2025
Confirms the suspect is due to appear at CCJ Court No. 1 Cork on 7 October 2026.
suspect, 50s, male - 7 Oct2026Man due in court in connection with death of dad-of-three Mark O'Connell
Provides the coroner's finding of a single stab wound to the upper thorax, confirms the victim was a dad-of-three and employee at Northside Community Enterprises in Farranferris, and notes that a 55-year-old man was previously arrested and released without charge before the current suspect was charged.
victim, Mark O'Connell, 39, male, irish (judged from name)Mark O'Connellaccused, 50s, male - 7 Oct2026Man charged in relation to 2025 fatal stabbing in Cork
Details of the court appearance where Kieran Long was formally charged with murder and remanded in custody for a week by Judge David Waters; Detective Garda Mick Dolan gave evidence of the arrest and charging; solicitor Shane Collins-Daly indicated an intention to apply for bail in the High Court.
victim, Mark O'Connell, 38, male, irish (judged from name)Mark O'Connellaccused, Kieran Long, 56, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kieran Long - 26 Mar2026Investigation 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 - 17 Nov2025Man arrested in connection with fatal Cork stabbing released from custody
Man arrested at the scene was released without charge on Monday evening; Gardaí are preparing a file for the DPP. Mark O’Connell, 38, a father-of-three, died after being stabbed in the driveway of a house in Hollyville, Hollyhill.
victim, Mark O'Connell, 38, male, irish (judged from name)Mark O'Connellsuspect, 55, male - 17 Nov2025Suspect still in custody as Gardaí investigate 'fatal incident' in Cork city
Article from 17 November says the man in his 50s is still detained under Section 4, while case 4562 records his release without charge. Adds the victim's age, the post-mortem, the appeal for dashcam footage and the senior officer leading the inquiry.
victim, Mark O'Connell, 38, male, irish (judged from name)Mark O'Connellsuspect, 50s, male - 17 Nov2025Arrest made after man, 30s, dies following early-morning stabbing incident
Adds that the man who died was 38 (per photo caption), that the arrested man is in his 50s and was detained at a Garda station under Section 4, the time of the incident (shortly after 4.30am), the appointment of an SIO and FLO, that the State Pathologist was notified, and a public appeal for dashcam and camera footage from 3.30am to 4.30am. It does not name the victim or the arrested man.
victim, 38, malesuspect, 50s, male - 16 Nov2025Man killed in horror Cork stabbing named locally as Gardai appeal for witnesses
Names the victim as Mark O'Connell, 38, and gives the detention basis, the investigation team, the appeal for witnesses and the post-mortem.
victim, Mark O'Connell, 38, male, irish (judged from name)Mark O'Connellsuspect, 50s, male - 16 Nov2025Gardaí open murder investigation following Cork stabbing incident
Adds that the investigation was upgraded to murder after postmortem results, that a senior investigating officer was appointed, and that the arrested man had gone to the house to babysit three children. Gives appeal details and the account of a row before the assault.
victim, Mark O'Connell, 38, male, irish (judged from name)Mark O'Connellsuspect, 55, male - 16 Nov2025Arrest made after man (30s) dies in overnight stabbing in Cork
First report of the incident; no matching existing case.
victim, late 30s, malesuspect, mid-50s, male