A tragic incident unfolded in Youghal, Co Cork, when a 31-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a pub on North Main Street. The victim, originally from Mallow, had been living in Youghal since 2023. Prior to the stabbing, a man in his 20s was assaulted by a group of men in the town, potentially linked to the later fatal incident.

The assailant entered Tynan’s pub and attacked the victim before fleeing, leading to a frantic response from customers and emergency services. Despite efforts to stabilize him, the victim passed away en route to Cork University Hospital. Gardaí swiftly began investigating, interviewing witnesses and collecting CCTV footage from the area.

A suspect was identified and later presented himself at Midleton Garda station for questioning, resulting in his arrest under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. Meanwhile, forensic examinations of the pub and the suspect’s residence were initiated, along with a search for the weapon used in the attack.

Assistant state pathologist Dr. Margot Bolster conducted a postmortem examination at CUH, with the expectation of formalizing a murder investigation pending the results. A senior investigation officer has been assigned to lead the inquiry, with a family liaison officer supporting the deceased’s family.

In respect of the family’s privacy, the deceased’s name will not be released until all next of kin are notified. Gardaí urge any witnesses to come forward, emphasizing their commitment to seeking justice in this tragic event.