Man charged in relation to 2025 fatal stabbing in Cork
A 56-year-old man, Kieran Long, has been charged with the murder of Mark O'Connell following a fatal stabbing in Cork last November. The accused was remanded in custody by the District Court and is expected to appear again next week.
Why it matters
This is a significant legal development in a high-profile criminal case within the Irish justice system.
A 56-year old man has been before the District Court in Cork, charged with the murder of a community employment scheme worker in the city last November.
This afternoon, 56-year old Kieran Long, with an address at 65 Ardcullen, Hollyhill, Cork, was brought before the district court charged with the murder of Mark O'Connell.
38-year-old Mr O'Connell was originally from Farranree in Co Cork.
At 4.30am on 16 November last year, emergency services were called to a house at Hollyville, Hollyhill, in Cork, where they found Mr O'Connell seriously injured with stab wounds.
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