Man accused of murdering Cork pensioner has case adjourned for a week

If trial goes ahead next Monday, it was indicated to court it will last two to three weeks

Aaron Wolfe is accused of murdering 68-year-old Florence O'Sullivan at The Glen in March 2023.

The 30-year-old Cork man accused of murdering a 68-year-old man at The Glen in Cork city almost two years ago had his case adjourned on Monday until February 16 at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork.

The case was mentioned on Monday and it was indicated if it goes ahead next Monday, it is estimated the trial will last two to three weeks.

Ms Justice Siobhán Lankford adjourned the case on the application of prosecution senior counsel Jane Hyland for one week.

Aaron Wolfe, of Glentrasna Court, The Glen, Cork, is charged with murdering Florence (Florrie) O’Sullivan on March 11, 2023, at 15 Glentrasna Court, The Glen, Cork, contrary to Common Law.

The background to the matter is that Florence O’Sullivan died at Cork University Hospital on April 6, 2023. He had been hospitalised after the alleged incident at Glentrasna Court, The Glen, Cork City, on March 11 2023.

It was previously reported that following a number of calls to the emergency services, the injured party was removed from the scene by ambulance.

An incident room was set up at Watercourse Road Garda Station. A large volume of CCTV has been harvested, a number of witness statements taken, and forensic evidence obtained. Following the death, a post mortem took place and confirmed the violent circumstances.

The late Mr O’Sullivan, who was originally from Adrigole, lived for many years in a flat in Cork city centre. More recently, he had been living in Carrigaline.