Partner of Daena Walsh charged with her murder in Co Cork

Adam Corcoran appeared in court on Sunday after body of mother of two was found at John Barry House in Midleton

Daena Walsh, a mother of two, who lived in the apartment in John Barry House, off Midleton’s Main Street. Photograph: Provision
Daena Walsh, a mother of two, who lived in the apartment in John Barry House, off Midleton’s Main Street. Photograph: Provision

A 29-year-old man has been remanded in custody after he was charged with the murder of his partner at the home they shared together in Co Cork.

Adam Corcoran was charged with the murder of mother of two, Deana Walsh (27) at their home at John Barry House, Connolly Street, Midleton on August 2nd.

Mr Corcoran, who had been arrested on Friday, was brought before Judge Philip O’Leary at a special sitting of Mallow District Court on Sunday and charged with the offence.

Det Garda Cormac Ó Bric gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution and told the court that when he charged Mr Corcoran with the offence at 2.18am, the accused replied: “No comment”.

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Defence solicitor Eddie Burke said, given that defendants were precluded from applying for bail on a murder charge at District Court level, he would not be making any application for bail.

Insp Mary Skehan said gardaí were seeking a remand in custody to appear at Mallow District Court by video link on Tuesday.

Judge O’Leary granted the application, remanding Mr Corcoran to appear on August 6th

He also granted Mr Corcoran free legal aid as he is not currently employed and he also ordered that he receive any necessary medical or psychiatric treatment while in custody at Cork Prison.

Barry Roche

Barry Roche

Barry Roche is Southern Correspondent of The Irish Times