Cork man charged with murder of his mother remanded in continuing custody

The 25-year-old man charged murdering his mother and injuring his father outside the family home in Ballinlough last week appeared in court again by video link from prison today.

David Gallagher is charged with murdering his 59-year-old mother, Stella Gallagher, and assault causing harm to his father, 63-year-old Brian Gallagher.

On the application of Sergeant Gearóid Davis, Judge Mark O’Connell remanded the young man in continuing custody until December 10 to allow time for directions to be obtained from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Shane Collins-Daly solicitor represented the defendant who was not required to speak during the brief hearing today.

Detective Sergeant Niall Hayes brought two charges against David Gallagher of Shrewsbury Downs, Ballinlough, Cork, last week.

The first charge stated: “On November 17 2025 at Shrewsbury Downs, Ballinlough, in the District Court area of Cork city, district number 19, he did murder Stella Gallagher, contrary to common law.” 

The second charge stated: “On November 17 2025 at Shrewsbury Downs, Ballinlough, in the District Court area of Cork city, district number 19, he did assault Brian Gallagher causing him harm, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.” 

Mr Collins-Daly solicitor said last week: “I would ask the court to direct that he receive urgent medical and psychiatric evaluation on his arrival in Cork Prison.” Judge John King acceded to that application.

The funeral of the late Stella Gallagher was held yesterday (November 25) at Our Lady of Lourdes church in Ballinlough.