Man who tried to stab partner to death wishes her 'health, happiness and success' in court

Patrick O’Rourke thanked Donna Foster for sharing “the best years of his life” with him and apologised "sincerely and unconditionally" to her.

A 63-year-old man has admitted trying to murder his partner Donna Foster by repeatedly stabbing her at their home in Cork on August 11 last year.

The court heard they were living together in Cobh, but were having relationship difficulties and there was talk of separating.