Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4607Murder · Co. Cork

Trial hears man suffered 30 stab and slash wounds before death in Macroom

Daniel Hourigan and Linda O'Flynn deny murdering Michael Foley at his rented chalet in Macroom, Co Cork, between 31 January and 1 February 2024. The Central Criminal Court trial heard that Mr Foley died from bleeding and shock caused by a combination of stab and slash wounds.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereMichael Foley was found dead at his rented chalet at Annville, Barrett's Place, Macroom, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe accused are said to have murdered Mr Foley between 31 January and 1 February 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMr Foley was found dead in the chalet on 6 February 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeMr Foley died from bleeding and shock. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeA pathologist said the combination of all the stab and slash injuries led to death. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe pathologist confirmed the wounds were caused by a knife with a 21cm blade or a similar knife. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA palm print found on a doorframe at Mr Foley's flat matched Mr Hourigan's left palm print. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMr Foley's body had 30 stab and slash wounds to the head and body. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBoth accused deny murdering Mr Foley. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial is before a jury of nine men and three women at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case continues before the jury and Ms Justice Siobhán Lankford. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMr Foley had a blood alcohol concentration of 227mg per 100ml of blood. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Nov2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who suffered 30 stab and slash wounds in Cork died from bleeding and shock, trial hears

    Reports the Central Criminal Court trial of two accused for the murder of Michael Foley, including post-mortem evidence, a knife, and fingerprint evidence. No existing case in the list covers this incident.

    victim, Michael Foley, 61, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Foleyaccused, Daniel Hourigan, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Houriganaccused, Linda O'Flynn, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Linda O'Flynn