Cork man accused of murdering Ukrainian in city remanded

Jonathan Hennessy held in custody until April 21 at Cork District Court for formal directions from DPP
Cork man accused of murdering Ukrainian in city remanded

Jonathan Hennessy, aged 42, of 15 Dr Patrick O’Sullivan Terrace, Upper Aghada, Co Cork, appeared by video link from prison on Wednesday. File picture: Larry Cummins

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 - 17:00
Liam Heylin

The 42‑year‑old man accused of murdering a Ukrainian father who died following a violent incident near his home in Cork city a fortnight ago appeared in court on Wednesday by video link from prison.

Sergeant John Kelleher said there were no DPP directions in the case yet. 

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