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Case No. 5211Murder · Co. Cork · 31 Jan 2024

Man returned for trial over murder of Michael Foley in Macroom, Co Cork

Daniel Hourigan, 31, was remanded in custody at Clonakilty District Court to stand trial at the Central Criminal Court for the murder of 61-year-old Michael Foley, who was found with head and other injuries at Annville Sheltered Housing Complex in Macroom in early February 2024. Co-accused Linda O'Flynn, 31, is due before the same court on the same charge.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDaniel Hourigan was charged with the murder of Michael Foley (irishtimes.com)
  • whatMichael Foley was a father of four (irishtimes.com)
  • whatFoley was found with head and other injuries (irishtimes.com)
  • whatFoley was found on the kitchen floor of his chalet (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA care worker found Foley when she called to check on him (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe murder took place at Annville Sheltered Housing Complex in Macroom (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe murder occurred on a date unknown between January 31st and February 1st (irishtimes.com)
  • whenFoley was found at around 1pm on February 6th (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationDet Garda Denis Curtin of Macroom Garda station served a book of evidence on Hourigan (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial by indictment for Hourigan (irishtimes.com)
  • courtSgt Tom Mulcahy applied to have the matter tried before a judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court (irishtimes.com)
  • otherFoley was a native of Clonakilty and lived alone (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHourigan's address was previously given as care of Cork Simon Community (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Aug2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man (31) returned for trial over murder of man found dead in Cork sheltered housing complex

    Daniel Hourigan was returned for trial by indictment at the Central Criminal Court; co-accused Linda O'Flynn is due before Clonakilty District Court on the same murder charge.

    victim, Michael Foley, 61, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Foleyaccused, Daniel Hourigan, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Houriganaccused, Linda O'Flynn, 31, female, named, irish (judged from name)Linda O'Flynn