Adam Corcoran Guilty Of Murder Of Daena Walsh

The young mum, a Roundwood native, was fatally stabbed in a brutal attack by her partner in Co Cork, almost two years ago.

A 31-year-old man's been jailed for life after being found guilty of the murder of his partner of ten years in Cork.

Adam Corcoran had pleaded not guilty to murdering 27-year-old Daena Walsh at John Barry House, Connolly Street, Midleton on August 2nd 2024.

Daena, originally from Roundwood in Wicklow, was found with multiple knife wounds and a partially amputated left arm, in the burning apartment.

The jury unanimously found Mr. Corcoran guilty of murder and of starting a fire at the property.

The Judge said Daena was killed in a "truly horrific manner", and sentenced him to life in prison.