2016-11-25 · Cobh, Cork
Woman details scars from attack by former partner she planned to leave
On 11 August 2015, Patrick O'Rourke, aged 63, attempted to murder his former partner Donna Foster at their home in Cooline Drive, Ballyvoloon, Cobh, Co Cork. He pleaded guilty to the attempted murder and to assault causing harm to a minor on the same day. At a hearing in the Central Criminal Court, Justice Patrick McCarthy heard evidence and…