Man accused of murdering Michael Foley tells court his then partner carried out the killing
Daniel Hourigan, on trial for the murder of 61-year-old Michael Foley in Macroom, Co Cork, has testified that his former partner, Linda O’Flynn, committed the killing. Hourigan claims he tried to protect her because he believed she was pregnant with his child, describing finding Foley injured and O'Flynn 'freaking out.'
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This article details a significant development in a murder trial, where the accused is shifting blame to another individual, raising questions about culpability, evidence, and the legal process. The outcome will have serious implications for all parties involved.
A MAN ON trial for murder has claimed in evidence to a jury that his then partner carried out the killing and he tried to protect her as he believed she was pregnant with his child.
Daniel Hourigan (33), who is originally from Farranree in Cork city, is on trial at a sitting of the Central Criminal Court in the city charged with the murder of 61-year-old Michael Foley. He denies the murder of the west Cork native.
Foley lived in a Housing First property at Annville, Barrett’s Place in Macroom, Co Cork. He was found dead by a care worker on 6 February 2024.
Hourigan opted to give evidence to the jury this afternoon. His former partner Linda O’Flynn, who is a native of Hollyhill in Cork city, is not a party to this trial.
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