Dunmanway

2024 - 8 - 18

Feuds, Farms, and Family Drama: A Stabbing Story from West Cork!

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Dunmanway is shaken up as a father and son duo get arrested for a shocking stabbing incident linked to a family feud!

Dunmanway, a quaint town in west Cork, is currently grappling with the shocking aftermath of a brutal stab attack that left two brothers hospitalized. The drama unfolded at a local farm, where tensions reached a boiling point amid what is believed to be a longstanding family feud. Gardaí now find themselves investigating the incident, which has sent ripples of disbelief through the normally peaceful community.

Two men, identified as a father and son, are in custody as the investigation unfolds. The alleged assault occurred at around 7pm, leading to serious injuries for the two brothers involved, aged in their 30s and 70s. The Gardaí are actively seeking witnesses to help piece together what exactly transpired during the altercation that escalated so violently. "This isn’t the sort of thing we expect to see around here," commented a local resident, highlighting the generally quiet atmosphere of Dunmanway.

As the Gardaí delve deeper, they are exploring the possibility that the stabbing is linked to an ongoing land dispute among the family members. Such matters can often get heated, but few would have predicted that it could lead to such serious repercussions. With tempers flaring and hurt feelings bubbling to the surface, the potential for drama in this close-knit community grows by the day.

The ramifications of this incident extend far beyond two individuals. It serves as a reminder of how unchecked family feuds can escalate into violence, affecting not only those directly involved but the entire local community. The fact that these two brothers were allegedly attacked by relatives raises thought-provoking questions about familial bonds, loyalty, and the lengths to which people will go when emotions run high.

Interestingly, Ireland has seen a rise in family feuds leading to violent encounters in recent years, which is a stark contrast to its historical reputation for warmth and camaraderie. Moreover, Dunmanway itself is rich in history, being the birthplace of the famous Irish revolutionary, Tom Barry, making the current drama feel almost surreal in comparison to its storied past. As the investigation continues and the community seeks healing, it becomes increasingly clear that even the most peaceful places can be shaken by the tumult of human relationships.

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Father and son held over stabbing of two brothers in west Cork (Irish Examiner)

Incident is believed to be linked to an ongoing family feud.

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Gardaí seek witnesses as Dunmanway reels in shock at alleged ... (Echo Live)

Gardaí are continuing to question two men, understood to be father and son, over the alleged stabbing of two brothers as part of what is believed to ...

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Gardaí questioning two men after Dunmanway assault (Southern Star Newspaper)

Gardaí are continuing to question two men after an assault at a farm in Dunmanway left two men in hospital with serious injuries.The incident happened at ...

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Gardaí investigate whether brutal stab attack on two brothers in west ... (Independent.ie)

Gardaí are investigating whether a brutal stabbing attack on two brothers in west Cork may be linked to a bitter land feud.

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Father and son arrested in connection with stabbing of two brothers ... (The Irish Times)

Gardaí are continuing to question two members of a west Cork family, following a serious assault on two other members of the family in a long-running ...

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Gardai appeal for witnesses following assault in Cork that left two ... (Irish Mirror)

Two men, aged in their 30s and 70s, remain in Garda custody detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Southern Region ...

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Two men held after serious assault at Co Cork farm (RTE.ie)

Two men, aged in their 30s, were seriously injured during an altercation which broke out around 7pm yesterday at the farm on the outskirts of the town. One of ...

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Two men due in court charged over Dunmanway assault (RTE.ie)

They are to appear before Bantry District Court tomorrow afternoon. Two men, aged in their 30s, were seriously injured in the incident which happened at a farm ...

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Gardaí investigate if land dispute connected to west Cork assault (Agriland)

Gardaí are continuing to question two men in connection with a serious assault which took place in west Cork.

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Father and son arrested after two brothers from different family stabbed (Irish Mirror)

The brothers were allegedly stabbed over a long-running land dispute in West Cork.

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Two men, 30s and 70s, due in court over Dunmanway assault (Irish Examiner)

Two men, both aged in their 30s, were hospitalised after they were reportedly stabbed in Dunmanway on Saturday evening.

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Witness Appeal – Serious Assault – Dunmanway | Cork Safety Alerts (Cork Safety Alerts)

Anyone who has camera footage (including dash cam) from Ballyhalwick, Dunmanway during this timeframe is asked to make this available to Gardaí.

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