Ireland Woman charged with murder of Michael Foley in Macroom, Co Cork
Michael Foley, a 61-year-old man, was found dead at his home at Annville, Barrett's Place, Macroom, Co Cork, on 6 February 2024, after a care worker discovered his body; he was reported to have been beaten to death. Gardaí earlier arrested a man, who was charged with murder and is before the courts, and a woman who was released without charge. On 14 June 2024 a woman in her 30s, Linda O'Flynn, was arrested and charged with Mr Foley's murder, and at Bandon District Court she said she was innocent. Her defence solicitor said bail could not be granted in the District Court and that he intended to apply to the High Court on the following Monday; investigations are ongoing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged14 Jun
- In court14 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Michael Foley, a 61-year-old man, was found dead at his home in Macroom, Co Cork.
- A care worker discovered his body at his home.
- Where
- He was found at his home at Annville, Barrett's Place, Macroom.
- When
- His body was found on 6 February 2024, and investigators believe he may have been dead for days before that.
- Cause
- Reports say Mr Foley was beaten to death and was understood to have wounds to his head.
- Weapon
- In court, Det Garda Denis Curtin said the accused woman answered the charge by saying another individual stabbed Mr Foley, which she denied being involved in.
- Investigation
- Gardaí earlier arrested a man and a woman in connection with the case; the woman was released without charge.
- On 14 June 2024 a woman was arrested in connection with the murder; she is described as in her 30s and as 31 in one report.
- Garda investigations are ongoing.
- Charges
- The man was charged with murder and is before the courts.
- Linda O'Flynn was charged with the murder of Michael Foley, a single charge, and she said she was innocent.
- In court
- O'Flynn appeared at Bandon District Court on 14 June 2024.
- Her defence solicitor, Diarmuid Kelleher, said bail could not be granted on a murder charge in the District Court and that he intended to apply to the High Court on the following Monday.
20 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMichael Foley, 61, was found dead at his home in Macroom. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatHis body was discovered by a care worker at his home. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatMichael Foley was 61 years old. (irishtimes.com)
- whereMichael Foley was found dead at his home at Annville, Barrett’s Place, Macroom. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereMichael Foley's body was found at his home in Macroom, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
- whenMichael Foley was found dead on February 6, 2024. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe body was found on 6 February 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- causeMr Foley was beaten to death. (corkbeo.ie)
- causeMr Foley was understood to have wounds to his head. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí had previously arrested a man and a woman in connection with the case. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe woman arrested earlier was released without charge. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationA woman was arrested on 14 June 2024 in connection with the murder of Michael Foley. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (corkbeo.ie)
- chargeThe man was charged with murder and is before the courts. (corkbeo.ie)
- chargeGardaí charged a woman who was arrested on 14 June 2024 as part of the murder investigation. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtThe woman, in her 30s, is due to appear before Bandon District Court. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtLinda O'Flynn appeared at Bandon District Court charged with the murder of Michael Foley. (irishtimes.com)
- courtDefence solicitor Diarmuid Kelleher said bail could not be granted on a murder charge in the District Court and he intended to apply to the High Court on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- otherInvestigators believe Mr Foley may have been dead for days before he was discovered. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherMs O'Flynn is a former heroin addict in need of her daily Suboxone medication. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Jun2024Woman charged with murder of Michael Foley (61), whose body was found at his Macroom home
First court appearance: O'Flynn charged with murder, remanded in custody, DPP consent given for trial, defence to apply to High Court for bail.
victim, Michael Foley, 61, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Foleyaccused, Linda O'Flynn, 31, female, named, irish (judged from name)Linda O'Flynn - 14 Jun2024Woman arrested by gardaí investigating murder of Macroom man Michael Foley
Adds the arrest and charge of a woman in her 30s in the Michael Foley murder investigation, after a man was earlier charged with murder and is before the courts.
victim, Michael Foley, 61, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Foleyaccused, 30s, female