VIDEO: Peaceful Cork neighbourhood shattered by violent death of Marian Horgan

The ostensibly violent manner in which Marian Horgan, a mother of three, died in her home appears radically at odds with the normalcy of her life.

Described as “a fantastic lady” and “a great community leader”, her passing was mourned by neighbours in the usually tranquil Cork City suburb of Montenotte yesterday.

“I knew Marian very well, she was a great friend of mine and to be honest she is a huge loss,” said Cork City councillor Joe Kavanagh.