The Pat Kenny Show Latest on the stabbing incident in Cork
Nov 18, 2025
Ralph Reigel, Southern correspondent for the Irish Independent, provides on-the-ground insights into a tragic stabbing incident in Cork city. He shares details about the victims, a 60-year-old woman who sadly died and her husband who is in serious condition. Ralph discusses the arrest of a man in his 20s known to the couple, forensic investigations underway, and the shocked community reaction. The conversation underscores the shocking nature of the crime and the hopes for the husband’s recovery as authorities continue their investigation.
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Fatal Stabbing And Hospital Outcomes
- A 59-year-old woman died after being critically injured and rushed to Cork University Hospital where she later passed away.
- A man in his 60s underwent emergency surgery and remains in serious but stable condition in the same hospital.
Attack Occurred Outside Home At Night
- The incident occurred just after 9pm outside the couple's home in Shrewsbury Downs on Cork's south side.
- Neighbours raised the alarm and Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s at a different location after he tried to access another property.
Multiple Crime Scenes And Forensic Work
- Gardaí have cordoned off three separate scenes including a large green area and two properties for forensic examination.
- The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem is expected later in the day.