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Case No. 10720Murder · Co. Cork · 2 Aug 2024

Trial of Adam Corcoran over murder of Daena Walsh in Midleton, Cork

Daena Walsh (27) was found dead in a burning apartment, Apartment 4, John Barry House, Midleton, Co Cork, on 2 August 2024, with 11 stab wounds and 14 incised wounds. Her partner, Adam Corcoran (31), has been charged with her murder and with arson, and he has denied both charges. Corcoran made a 999 call at 4.06pm saying Walsh had stabbed herself in the stomach, while the prosecution says she died from being stabbed to death. The trial is being heard at the Central Criminal Court in Cork, and reports from 1 March 2026 say paramedics and a neighbour have given evidence, with a paramedic saying Corcoran told him he planned to propose.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Mar
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Daena Walsh (27) was found dead in a burning apartment.
Where
The killing is alleged to have happened at the couple's home, Apartment 4, John Barry House, Midleton, Co Cork.
When
The alleged murder took place on 2 August 2024, and a 999 call was placed at 4.06pm that day.
Cause
Walsh was found with 11 stab wounds and 14 incised wounds, and a postmortem found 25 sharp force injuries; the prosecution said she died from being stabbed to death.
Weapon
Blood on the knives found in the apartment matched the deceased woman.
Investigation
  • Corcoran told the 999 operator that his partner had stabbed herself in the stomach.
  • The prosecuting barrister said the jury would hear that wounds to Walsh's upper limbs were consistent with defence injuries.
Other details
  • A paramedic said Corcoran told him he loved Walsh and planned to propose to her.
  • Walsh and Corcoran had lived in Midleton for several years.
Charges
  • Corcoran was charged with murdering Walsh and with damaging the apartment by fire on the same date, and he has denied both charges.
  • Corcoran pleaded not guilty to arson.
In court
  • The trial is being heard at the Central Criminal Court in Cork before Ms Justice Siobhan Lankford, with a jury of eight men and four women.
  • The trial is expected to last up to two weeks, involve over 50 witnesses, and conclude by 20 March.
24 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man charged with murdering his partner told a paramedic he loved her and planned to propose. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatAdam Corcoran has denied murdering Daena Walsh. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatWalsh was found dead in a burning apartment with 11 stab wounds and 14 incised wounds. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe killing is alleged to have happened at the couple's home in Apartment 4, John Barry House, Midleton, Co Cork. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe apartment was Apartment 4, John Barry House in Midleton, Co Cork. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged murder took place on 2 August 2024. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenA 999 call was placed at 4.06pm on 2 August 2024. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 2 August 2024. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeDaena Walsh was found with 11 stab wounds and 14 incised wounds. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe prosecution said Walsh died from being stabbed to death. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationCorcoran made a 999 call saying Walsh had stabbed herself in the stomach. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationBlood on the knives found in the apartment matched the deceased woman. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeCorcoran denies murdering Daena Walsh and pleaded not guilty to arson. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeCorcoran has also denied damaging the apartment by fire on the same date. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe trial is being heard at the Central Criminal Court in Cork. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe jury has eight men and four women. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe trial is expected to last up to two weeks. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe trial is before the Central Criminal Court in Cork. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case is presided over by Ms Justice Siobhan Lankford. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe trial will involve over 50 witnesses and is expected to conclude by 20 March. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherCorcoran told the 999 operator his partner had stabbed herself in the stomach. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA paramedic said Corcoran told him he was going to propose to the woman. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe postmortem found Walsh had 25 sharp force injuries. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherWalsh and Corcoran had lived in Midleton for several years. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 1 Mar2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Man charged with murder of partner in Cork says she stabbed herself in the stomach

    Reports the opening day of the murder trial at the Central Criminal Court in Cork, including the prosecution outline and the 999 call Corcoran made.

    victim, Daena Walsh, 27, female, irish (judged from name)Daena Walshaccused, Adam Corcoran, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Corcoran
  2. 1 Mar2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man charged with murder of partner in Cork told paramedic he planned to propose, court hears

    Trial report from the Central Criminal Court in Cork. Corcoran denies murder and arson. Evidence from paramedics and a neighbour is reported.

    victim, Daena Walsh, 27, female, irish (judged from name)Daena Walshaccused, Adam Corcoran, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Corcoran