Cork mother-of-two died from stab wound to thorax, inquest hears

A man has been sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court having been charged in connection with the death of Paula Canty

Paula Canty died just three days before her 32nd birthday at her home in Bridewell Lane, Mallow.

A 31-year-old mother-of-two suffered haemorrhage and shock after she sustained a stab wound to the thorax, an inquest has heard.

Cork Coroner’s Court briefly opened the inquest into the death of Paula Canty, who was a native of Kinsale. Ms Canty was found dead on January 3, 2025, at her home in Bridewell Lane, Mallow. She died just three days before her 32nd birthday.