Cork man charged with murdering partner in Midleton told gardaí she stabbed herself, court told

Daena Walsh was found at her burning apartment in Midleton with 11 stab wounds, including one to her chest that was 11.5 centimetres deep

Adam Corcoran (pictured) has gone on trial on the charge of murdering mother of two, Daena Walsh at their home at John Barry House, Midleton on August 2, 2024, and with arson of the apartment. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 27-year-old mother was found at her burning apartment in Midleton with 11 stab wounds including one to her chest that was 11.5 centimetres deep and her partner who went on trial on Monday for murder and arson told gardaí she stabbed herself.

These were the prosecution allegations as 31-year-old Adam Corcoran went on trial on the charge of murdering mother of two, Daena Walsh at their home at John Barry House, Midleton on August 2, 2024, and with arson of the apartment.