'I had no part or role in Michael’s murder' accused tells Cork trial

In a murder trial in Cork, defendant Daniel Hourigan testified that he did not kill Michael Foley, instead accusing his former partner, Linda O'Flynn, of the crime. Hourigan described finding the victim in a pool of blood and claimed O'Flynn refused to call for help.
Why it matters
This testimony provides a critical defense narrative in a high-profile criminal case involving allegations of domestic violence and homicide.
61-year-old Michael Foley was found dead at his home in 2024. Picture: Cork Courts Limited
The article reports on court testimony using neutral, descriptive language without taking a side.
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