61-year-old man found dead in Cork named locally as brother of Macroom murder victim

The 61-year-old man whose body was found in Cork today has been named locally as Michael Foley, whose younger brother was murdered in 2018.

Michael ‘Mickey’ Foley was found at a residence in Annville in Barrett’s Place, Macroom, Co Cork, at approximately 1pm today.

Mr Foley’s younger brother, Timmy, was murdered in 2018.

Timmy Foley was found by gardai in a pool of blood in a bungalow in Macroom, Co Cork. He was stabbed 28 times by his ex-wife, Rita O'Driscoll. 

Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances following the discovery of Michael Foley’s body. They are awaiting a post-mortem examination.

“A post-mortem examination will be arranged, the results of which will determine the course of the Garda investigation,” said a spokesperson for the gardai.
 
“The scene is currently preserved for a forensic and technical examination,” they added.
 
Any person with any information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation are asked to contact Macroom Garda station on 026 20590, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station