Man hospitalised with stab wound after incident in Skibbereen

Another male in his 50s was arrested and is currently detained at a Garda station in Cork.
Man hospitalised with stab wound after incident in Skibbereen

Kenneth Fox

A man in his 50s has been hospitalised with a stab wound after an incident in Skibbereen, Co Cork.

Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of an incident at a domestic residence in the area at around 11:15am on Thursday morning.

The man was found at the scene with an apparent stab wound and was transferred from the scene to Cork University Hospital for treatment. His injures are described as serious but are not thought to be life-threatening.

Another male in his 50s was arrested and is currently detained at a Garda station in Cork.

The scene is currently being technically examined and investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí said further updates will follow.

More in this section

CC Judge enters not guilty plea on behalf of man charged with murder of his father
IRELAND-HEALTH-VIRUS-SCHOOL Three people taken to hospital after chemical spill at lab in Trinity College Dublin
Gardaí 'terrified' when George Nkencho lunged towards them with knife, inquest hears Gardaí 'terrified' when George Nkencho lunged towards them with knife, inquest hears

Sponsored Content

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026 Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026
Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health
River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland. Water matters: protecting Ireland’s most precious resource
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more