Person: Mark Holohan

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Holohans mourn cancer death garda

THE parents of an 11-year-old boy killed by his neighbour were among the mourners at the removal of a garda superintendent whose tragic death from cancer came in the wake of his doctor’s negligence.

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Robert Holohan’s parents expecting their fourth child

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Robert’s father: Apology a PR stunt

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'O'Donoghue apology was a stunt,' says Robert's father

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Family still miss loving son Robert

The father of schoolboy Robert Holohan today spoke of how much he dreads his son’s anniversary.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2007

‘For all the evidence, we still do not have answers’

WHEN Majella and Mark Holohan entered Midleton Courthouse for the inquest into their son’s death, yesterday, their determined bearing left no doubt that they wanted further answers as to what happened Robert Holohan at the hands of Wayne O’Donoghue on January 4, 2005.

Wed, 13 Sep, 2006

Holohans question motive for son’s death

THE parents of Midleton schoolboy Robert Holohan yesterday asked a senior garda whether he thought there was a sexual motive to the manslaughter of their son.

Wed, 13 Sep, 2006

Father of Robert Holohan : Was sexual motive factor in killing?

The inquest into the death of schoolboy Robert Holohan got underway in Midleton this afternoon.

Tue, 12 Sep, 2006

Sentencing brings back harrowing memories for another bereaved mother

“NO words I say will console those parents,” said grieving mother Annette Wall. She was expressing sympathy for Majella and Mark Holohan after the killer of their son Robert was jailed for four years yesterday.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2006

Holohan's mother vows to appeal O'Donoghue sentence

Wayne O'Donoghue was today sentenced to four years in jail for the manslaughter of Cork schoolboy Robert Holohan, but Robert's mother, Majella, has said her family would appeal the sentence.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2006

State pathologist questioned by link-up

HIGH on his pedestal like a doge, Mr Justice Paul Carney gave the nod for the satellite link to begin.

Fri, 09 Dec, 2005

Witnesses shed more light on Robert’s death

AT 2.30pm sharp, State Pathologist Prof Marie Cassidy swept through the atrium of Cork City Courthouse in a blonde blur, before stepping smartly into courtroom number two of the Central Criminal Court.

Thu, 08 Dec, 2005

Palpable silence as family recall their memories

IT’S said that a parent should never have to bury a child.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2005

‘I blame myself for slapping him’

ROBERT Holohan’s father was questioned yesterday about his late son’s temper tantrums and Mr Holohan said there were times he had to slap him on the legs and tell him to stop.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2005

Father gives evidence in Holohan murder trial

Robert Holohan’s father was questioned today about his late son’s temper tantrums and Mr Holohan said there were times he had to slap him on the legs and tell him to stop.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2005

Killing puts end to childhood freedoms

It was a terrible thing to happen, and if it happened in England or the US you wouldn’t have given it a second thought, the man said.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2005

‘A young boy is missing and that has struck terror into the hearts of all who have children’

“WE love him very, very much — all we want is Robert back safe at home. That’s the only thought we’re holding on to now.”

Tue, 11 Jan, 2005

‘We’re praying Robert will show up alive’

Sean O’Riordan

Tue, 11 Jan, 2005

‘We want him home, want him to be at home with us’

Majella and Mark Holohan said they were baffled by their eldest son’s disappearance.

Fri, 07 Jan, 2005

Father appeals for missing son's safety

A Co Cork father today appealed for the safe return of his missing 11-year-old son.

Wed, 05 Jan, 2005