Her body, showing injuries to the head, cuts and bruises, was found in the “Back Glen” near her route home at 9.30am. Locals in Kinsale were horrified as news of the brutal attack spread. The murder investigation is being carried out by Supt Jim Daly from divisional headquarters in Bandon with Sgt Con Kearney from the local station. The Cork Examiner's report on the "brutal" 1986 murder in Kinsale. Adrienne, said Mrs. Aherne, was planning to write a play and was due to meet some friends today to collect background details for it.

Source: Irish Examiner January 05, 2026 11:17 UTC