Man charged over death of Paul O Connor in Cork

Irish police have charged a man in connection with the death of 56-year-old Paul Bosco O Connor, whose body was discovered near Mallow in County Cork on October 15. The Irish Examiner and RTÉ both reported that the charge was announced on October 26, 2026. The Irish Examiner reported that the accused man is scheduled to appear before a special sitting of Fermoy District Court at 2.30pm on Monday afternoon. [1][2]

According to the Irish Examiner, a walker found the body of Mr O Connor, who was from Ballyphehane in Cork city, bearing gunshot wounds at Ballyellis just outside Mallow. RTÉ reported that his body was located on a walkway near the River Blackwater, two kilometres from Mallow. RTÉ added that Mr O Connor is believed to have travelled by train from Kent Train Station in Cork city to Mallow Train Station, arriving after 7.20pm on the Wednesday before he was found. [1][2]

The Irish Examiner reported that a woman in her 40s was also questioned by police regarding the death. She has been released without charge, and a file is currently being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. [1]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, a private funeral was scheduled for Mr O Connor following the discovery of his body. Irish media previously reported that the victim was a suspected member of an armed robbery gang that was active during the 1990s and 2000s. [6][7]