Cork man accused of murdering partner says she was lashing out at him and self-harming with knife

Accused told court Deana Walsh had accused him of cheating and was kicking and head-butting him when he hit her on the chest and she stopped moving

Adam Corcoran admits killing Deana Walsh but denies murder. Picture: Larry Cummins

The man on trial for murdering his partner at their apartment in Midleton was asked on Monday: “Did you kill her?” and he replied: “I killed her, yes.” 

31-year-old Adam Corcoran has pleaded not guilty to murdering mother of two, Deana Walsh at their home at John Barry House, Midleton, Co Cork, on August 2, 2024, and arson of the apartment.