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Cork men to strand trial accused of homeless man's murder

Summary

Two men, Christopher O'Sullivan, 37, and James Brady, 26, are accused of murdering Timmy Hourihane, a 53‑year‑old homeless man from West Cork, at Mardyke Walk in Cork City on 13 October 2019. Hourihane was found dead in Cork University Hospital after a fire was reported at a tent near Mardyke Walk. The Central Criminal Court in Dublin will hear the case from 31 January 2022, with a trial expected to last up to three weeks. Mr Justice Michael White adjourned the matter to that date and allowed the possibility of a Cork venue. Both accused men appeared by video‑link and were remanded in custody until the trial date. The case remains pending, with no verdict yet reached.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Cork men to strand trial accused of homeless man's murder. Charges or matters: murder. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• October 13, 2019 Adjournment
• January 31, 2022 Adjournment
• October 13 Adjournment
• 2020-10-23 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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