'One of life's gems': West Cork woman in critical condition after stabbing

Mary Coughlan, pictured here in 2018, was rushed to Cork University Hospital after she was stabbed on Friday in Innishannon. Picture: Denis Boyle

The woman who was stabbed in her house near Innishannon, Co Cork on Friday has been named locally as Mary Coughlan, a recently retired teacher.

Neighbours hailed her as “one of life’s gems” and say they are praying for her recovery.