Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8625Murder · Co. Cork

Man on trial for Macroom murder says former partner carried out killing

Michael Foley, a 61-year-old man, was found dead by a care worker on 6 February 2024 at his home at Annville, Barrett's Place in Macroom, Co Cork. Daniel Hourigan, a 33-year-old man from Farranree in Cork city, has been charged with Foley's murder and denies it. On 13 July 2026, giving evidence at the Central Criminal Court in Cork city, Hourigan told the jury that his former partner Linda O'Flynn carried out the killing and that he tried to protect her. The trial before Judge Siobhán Lankford is continuing, and no verdict or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Daniel Hourigan is on trial charged with the murder of 61-year-old Michael Foley.
Where
Foley lived at Annville, Barrett's Place in Macroom, Co Cork.
When
Foley was found dead by a care worker on 6 February 2024.
Charges
Hourigan has been charged with the murder and denies it.
In court
The trial is at the Central Criminal Court in Cork city before Judge Siobhán Lankford and a jury of six men and six women.
Other details
  • Hourigan told the jury that his former partner Linda O'Flynn carried out the killing and that he tried to protect her, as he believed she was pregnant with his child.
  • Hourigan said that O'Flynn would not allow an ambulance to be called.
  • Hourigan said he had gone to Foley's home on 31 January 2024 with O'Flynn and they stayed overnight.
  • Hourigan claimed he received a threatening phone call from an unidentified person.
Cause
The prosecution put it to Hourigan that the blows and wounds were made by a person with strength.
Sentence
No verdict or sentence has been reported, and the trial is continuing.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDaniel Hourigan is on trial charged with the murder of 61-year-old Michael Foley. (rte.ie)
  • whereFoley lived at Annville, Barrett's Place in Macroom, Co Cork. (rte.ie)
  • whenFoley was found dead by a care worker on 6 February 2024. (rte.ie)
  • chargeHourigan denies the murder. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe trial is at the Central Criminal Court in Cork city before Judge Siobhán Lankford and a jury of six men and six women. (rte.ie)
  • otherHourigan told the jury that his former partner Linda O'Flynn carried out the killing and that he tried to protect her. (rte.ie)
  • otherHourigan said O'Flynn would not allow an ambulance to be called. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe prosecution put it to Hourigan that the blows and wounds were made by a person with strength. (rte.ie)
  • otherHourigan claimed he received a threatening phone call from an unidentified person. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jul2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man says former partner carried out killing, court hears

    First report of the trial: Hourigan gave evidence to the jury, claiming Linda O'Flynn carried out the killing, that he believed she was pregnant with his child, and that he received a threatening call. The trial continues before Judge Siobhán Lankford.

    accused, Daniel Hourigan, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Houriganvictim, Michael Foley, 61, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Foley