Money the root of evil that led to Corcoran murder

AS Ann Corcoran’s partially burnt body lay wrapped in bin bags buried under a mound of earth in a woods in Garrettstown, Co Cork, her murderer, Oliver Hayes, was using her money to fund a skiing trip in Austria with his girlfriend.

Following a nine-day search, Ms Corcoran’s body was found on February 6 last year after hundreds of friends and neighbours took part in a massive search of Kilbrittain and the wider Bandon area.

A former employee of the Munster Arms Hotel, Ms Corcoran had a close circle of friends and was described locally as a quiet and private lady who was always immaculately dressed.