'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
Liam Heylin The man who denies murdering 61-year-old Michael Foley at his home in Macroom testified today that he did not carry out the murder, but that his then partner Linda O’Flynn did it.
Linda O’Flynn, who is originally from the Hollyhill area of Cork city, is not a party to this trial.
Daniel Hourigan said he and Linda O’Flynn stayed in Michael Foley’s overnight and that he woke up to noise that sounded like the place being broken up and stuff being moved around.
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