Ireland Case No. 5275Murder · Co. Cork · 2 Aug 2024
Partner charged with murder of Daena Walsh in Midleton, Co Cork
Daena Walsh, a 27-year-old woman, was found fatally injured at her apartment at John Barry House, Connolly Street, Midleton, Co Cork, on Friday 2 August 2024, after emergency services were alerted to a fire at the upstairs apartment and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Adam Corcoran, a 29-year-old man and her partner, was arrested on suspicion of murder that Friday and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. He was charged on Sunday 4 August with her murder, appeared at a special sitting of Mallow District Court where no bail application was made, and was remanded in custody; on Tuesday 6 August he was further remanded in custody until 20 August for DPP directions.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested2 Aug
5 reports - Charged2 Aug
- In court4 Aug
6 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Daena Walsh, a 27-year-old woman and mother of two, was found fatally injured at her apartment in Midleton.
- Where
- The incident took place at John Barry House, Connolly Street, Midleton, Co Cork; sources variously place it at the junction of Main Street and Connolly Street or off Main Street.
- When
- Gardaí and emergency services were alerted shortly after 4.15pm on Friday 2 August 2024.
- Cause
- Ms Walsh had suspected stab wounds and a number of injuries, and the results of the post-mortem have not been released.
- Other details
- Emergency services were alerted to a fire at the upstairs apartment, found Ms Walsh unresponsive with serious injuries, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Mr Corcoran is described as a native of Ballincollig.
- Ms Walsh was a native of Roundwood, Co Wicklow, and is survived by her sons Ezra and Kyson, her mother Caroline and her brothers.
- Investigation
- Adam Corcoran, a 29-year-old man and the victim's partner, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday 2 August 2024 and detained at Midleton Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
- An incident room was set up at Midleton Garda Station, a Senior Investigating Officer was appointed, and the scene was preserved for the Garda Technical Bureau.
- Gardaí appealed for witnesses and for camera or dashcam footage from the Connolly Street and Main Street areas.
- Charges
- Mr Corcoran was charged on Sunday 4 August 2024 with the murder of Daena Walsh, contrary to common law, and replied No comment when the charge was put to him.
- In court
- He appeared at a special sitting of Mallow District Court on Sunday 4 August, where no bail application was made because bail cannot be granted at district court level for murder.
- He was remanded in custody, granted free legal aid because he is not employed, and ordered to receive any necessary medical or psychiatric treatment at Cork Prison.
- On Tuesday 6 August he appeared by video link before Judge Marie Keane at Mallow District Court and was further remanded in custody until 20 August for DPP directions.
105 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí are investigating the death of a woman in her 20s following an incident at a domestic residence in Midleton. (garda.ie)
- whatThe woman was found at the scene with serious injuries and was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. (garda.ie)
- whatA man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 27-year-old woman. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA woman died after a fatal assault at an apartment in Midleton. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe woman, in her 20s, received emergency medical treatment for serious injuries at the scene and was pronounced dead shortly after. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe body of a woman was discovered inside a burning apartment in Midleton. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA woman was found in an apartment in Midleton after suffering several suspected stab wounds. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe victim was named locally as 27-year-old mum-of-two Daena Walsh. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe flat was on fire and fire crews were called. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe victim was given emergency medical treatment at the scene and was pronounced dead a short time later. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe victim is described as a mother of two (irishtimes.com)
- whatA 29-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his partner, Daena Walsh. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAdam Corcoran was charged with the murder of Daena Walsh. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatMs Walsh was found unresponsive with a number of injuries (irishtimes.com)
- whatEmergency services were alerted to a fire at the upstairs apartment (irishtimes.com)
- whatDaena Walsh was found fatally injured at her apartment in Midleton. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe incident was a fatal assault in Midleton, County Cork. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at an apartment off Main Street, Midleton. (garda.ie)
- whereThe woman was found at an apartment in John Barry House in Midleton, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident happened at an apartment on the junction of Main Street and Connolly Street in Midleton. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe incident was at an apartment off Main Street, Midleton. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at John Barry House on the junction of Main Street and Connolly Street in Midleton. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at John Barry House, Connolly Street, Midleton (irishtimes.com)
- whereDaena Walsh's body was discovered at an apartment in Midleton, Co Cork, on Friday afternoon. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereMs Walsh's body was discovered at an apartment in Midleton, Co Cork. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereDaena Walsh's body was discovered at an apartment in Midleton, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe murder took place at John Barry House, Connolly Street, Midleton (irishtimes.com)
- whereDaena Walsh was found at her apartment in Midleton. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenGardaí and Emergency Services responded shortly after 4:15 pm. (garda.ie)
- whenGardaí and emergency services went to the scene shortly after 4.15pm on Friday. (irishtimes.com)
- whenGardaí were alerted to the incident shortly after 4:15 pm on 2 August 2024. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe discovery was made on Friday afternoon. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted shortly after 4:15 pm on the day before the article was published. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe murder occurred on 2 August (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on Friday, 2 August 2024. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenMr Corcoran appeared at a special sitting of Mallow District Court on Sunday. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenDaena Walsh was found on Friday, 2 August. (corkbeo.ie)
- causeThe victim had suspected stab wounds. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationA man was arrested in connection with the investigation. (garda.ie)
- investigationA man in his 30s has been arrested and is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the Southern Region. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe scene has been preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- investigationAn incident room has been established at Midleton Garda Station and a Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and for camera footage, including dashcam recordings from motorists. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe man, aged 29, is being detained at Midleton Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationAn incident room has been established at Midleton Garda Station and a senior investigating officer appointed. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera or dashcam footage from the Connolly Street and Main Street areas of Midleton. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí arrested a man in his 30s as part of the investigation. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in the Southern Region. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe area has been sealed off and the scene preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Midleton have established an incident room. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation. (corkbeo.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and for camera or dashcam footage from the Connolly Street and Main Street areas. (corkbeo.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man in his 30s was arrested and taken into custody. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe arrested man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAn incident room has been established at Midleton Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe local Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and for camera footage, including dashcam recordings from motorists in the Connolly Street and Main Street areas. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationA man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the killing and is detained at a nearby station. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationMr Corcoran was arrested on Friday (irishtimes.com)
- investigationMr Corcoran was arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAn incident room was set up at Midleton Garda Station and a senior investigating officer was appointed. (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- investigationA post-mortem examination was carried out by a pathologist from the State Pathologist's Office, with results not released. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationCorcoran was detained at Midleton Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and for camera or dashcam footage from the Connolly Street and Main Street areas of Midleton. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationMr Corcoran was arrested on suspicion of murder the previous Friday. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationMr Corcoran was detained at Midleton Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe arrested man has now been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeAdam Corcoran was charged with the murder of his partner at their shared home in Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
- chargeMr Corcoran was charged with murder of Daena Walsh, aged 27. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeMr Corcoran was charged with murder of Daena Walsh. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeCorcoran was charged on Sunday with the murder of Daena Walsh (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHer partner, Adam Corcoran, has been charged with her murder. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear before Mallow District Court on Sunday, 4 August 2024, at 11:30 am. (garda.ie)
- courtDet Garda Cormac Ó Bric gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe defence did not apply for bail as defendants are precluded from doing so on a murder charge at District Court level (irishtimes.com)
- courtGardaí sought a remand in custody to appear at Mallow District Court by video link on Tuesday (irishtimes.com)
- courtFree legal aid was granted as Mr Corcoran is not currently employed (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Corcoran was ordered to receive necessary medical or psychiatric treatment while in custody at Cork Prison (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Corcoran appeared at a special sitting of Mallow District Court at lunchtime on the day of the report. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThere was no bail application because bail cannot be granted at District Court level for murder. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtMr Corcoran was remanded in custody to appear again before Mallow District Court on 6 August. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtCorcoran appeared at a special sitting of Mallow District Court. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtNo bail application was made because bail cannot be granted at district court level for murder charges. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtCorcoran was remanded in custody to appear again before Mallow District Court. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted because Corcoran is not in employment. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtJudge Marie Keane remanded Mr Corcoran in custody until 20 August for DPP directions. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtAdam Corcoran was further remanded in custody after his second appearance (irishtimes.com)
- courtCorcoran appeared by video link before Judge Marie Keane at a vacation sitting of Mallow District Court (irishtimes.com)
- courtDefence solicitor Pat Horan said his client was consenting to the remand (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Keane remanded Corcoran to appear again on 20 August (irishtimes.com)
- courtAdam Corcoran has been remanded in custody to appear before the court at a later date. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe woman was married and had children. (irishtimes.com)
- otherFirefighters were called to the scene as a section of the property was on fire. (irishtimes.com)
- otherA fire was reported on the second floor of the premises. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherA Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the family. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe woman was found with serious injuries and pronounced dead shortly after. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherLegal aid was granted because Mr Corcoran is not in employment. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherEmergency services found Ms Walsh at the scene with serious injuries, and she was pronounced dead shortly after. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe judge said Mr Corcoran would receive medical or psychiatric assistance in Cork Prison. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherCorcoran is a native of Ballincollig (irishtimes.com)
- otherMs Walsh was a mother of two (irishtimes.com)
- otherMs Walsh was a native of Roundwood, Co Wicklow (irishtimes.com)
- otherMs Walsh is survived by her young sons Ezra and Kyson (irishtimes.com)
- otherMs Walsh is survived by her mother Caroline and brothers Paul, Robbie, Callum and Noah (irishtimes.com)
- otherDaena Walsh was pronounced dead at the scene. (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Aug2024Brother of murdered Cork mum tells funeral how family will 'miss her forever'
Funeral report. Adds family tributes, the funeral location in Wicklow, and that partner Adam Corcoran has been charged with murder and remanded in custody.
victim, Daena Walsh, 27, female, irish (judged from name)Daena Walshaccused, Adam Corcoran, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Corcoran - 6 Aug2024Man charged with murder of Daena Walsh further remanded in custody
Second court appearance; further remanded in custody to appear again on 20 August. Details of the discovery (fire at upstairs apartment, found unresponsive with injuries), the accused's origin (Ballincollig), the victim's family and funeral arrangements provided.
victim, Daena Walsh, 27, female, irish (judged from name)Daena Walshsuspect, Adam Corcoran, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Corcoran - 6 Aug2024Adam Corcoran further remanded in custody charged with murder of Daena Walsh
Reports the Sunday charge and the further remand in custody to 20 August for DPP directions. Adds legal aid, the no-bail position at district court level, and the prison medical arrangements.
accused, Adam Corcoran, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Corcoranvictim, Daena Walsh, 27, irish (judged from name)Daena Walsh - 4 Aug2024Man charged over murder of Midleton mum-of-two Daena Walsh
Reports Corcoran's charge and first court appearance at Mallow District Court, where he was remanded in custody and legal aid was granted. Adds the Garda statement on the investigation and appeal for witnesses.
accused, Adam Corcoran, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Corcoranvictim, Daena Walsh, 27, female, irish (judged from name)Daena Walsh - 4 Aug2024Man appears in court charged with murder of Daena Walsh in Cork
Reports the charge and first court appearance of Adam Corcoran at Mallow District Court, his remand in custody to 6 August, the absence of a bail application, legal aid, and the post-mortem and incident room details.
victim, Daena Walsh, 27, female, irish (judged from name)Daena Walshaccused, Adam Corcoran, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Corcoran - 4 Aug2024Partner of Daena Walsh charged with her murder in Co Cork
Details of the court appearance at Mallow District Court, including the judge, the defence solicitor's decision not to apply for bail, the remand order, and the grant of free legal aid and medical/psychiatric treatment in custody.
victim, Deana Walsh, 27, female, irish (judged from name)Deana Walshsuspect, Adam Corcoran, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Corcoran - 3 Aug2024Woman killed in Midleton assault named locally as mum-of-two Daena Walsh
Names the victim as 27-year-old Daena Walsh, gives the location as John Barry House, Midleton, and reports that a man in his 30s has been arrested and is detained at a nearby station. Also reports the incident room, Senior Investigating Officer, Family Liaison Officer and witness appeal.
victim, Daena Walsh, 27, female, irish (judged from name)Daena Walshsuspect, 30s, male - 2 Aug2024Man, 30s, arrested after body of woman discovered in burning apartment
Adds the early reporting: a man in his 30s was arrested and detained at a Garda station in the Southern Region after the woman's body was found in a burning apartment off Main Street, Midleton. The article names no one and does not give a cause of death.
victim, 20s, femalesuspect, 30s, male - 2 Aug2024Man, 30s, arrested as Gardaí investigate fatal assault of woman in Midleton
Reports the arrest of a man in his 30s that evening, detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, and the appointment of a Senior Investigating Officer. The woman is not named in this article.
victim, 20s, femalesuspect, 30s, male - 2 Aug2024Man arrested on suspicion of murder after body of woman (27) found in burning building in Co Cork
Reports the arrest of a 29-year-old man on suspicion of murder, before any charge. Adds the apartment location (John Barry House), the Section 4 detention, the postmortem arrangements, the incident room and the appeal for camera and dashcam footage. Does not name the woman or the man.
victim, 27, femalesuspect, 29, male - 2 Aug2024Fatal Assault in Midleton, County Cork - Friday, 2nd August 2024
Official Garda press release with no names. Matches existing case 5275 (Midleton apartment, 2 August 2024, woman in her 20s, man in his 30s arrested). Adds the Garda response details, the arrest under Section 4, the scene preservation, the incident room and the witness appeal.
victim, 20s, femalesuspect, 30s, male - 2 Aug2024Court Appearance - Fatal Assault in Midleton, County Cork - Friday, 2nd August 2024
Garda press release confirming the arrested man has been charged and giving his Mallow District Court appearance time. It does not name him or give his age or nationality.
accused, male