Natalie McNally (32), who was 15 weeks pregnant, was stabbed in her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh. Stephen McCullagh (36) has been found guilty of her murderThe former partner of Natalie McNally has been found guilty of her murder. McCullagh was sentenced to life imprisonment – which is mandatory for such a crime – with the minimum tariff to be set at a later date. Family and friends of the victim cheered and hugged in court after the verdict was announced, and a number broke down in tears. He then played the grieving partner and father-to-be, convincing the McNally family he was “distraught”.

Source: The Irish Times March 24, 2026 08:59 UTC