Frank O’Connell
Frank O’Connell is a coroner who conducted the inquest into the tragic death of Desmond Hurley. He remarked on the incident as a rare occurrence, describing it as a case of 'lightning striking' leading to a 'one-in-a-million death'.
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Recent news mentions
Frank O’Connell recorded a narrative verdict of accidental death for Brendan Wall.
Family of man who drowned at Youghal Ironman event disappointed at inquest verdict – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-29
Coroner Frank O’Connell recorded a verdict of accidental death in the case of Stephen O’Callaghan.
Man ‘died a hero’ while trying to help six people caught in rip current at Cork beach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-02
Coroner Frank O’Connell presided over the inquest into Mark Watters's death.
Reclusive screenwriter and theatre producer may have been dead for five months, inquest finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-09
Cork county coroner Frank O’Connell granted the application to adjourn the inquest.
Daena Walsh (27) died from multiple stab wounds to face and body, inquest hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25
Coroner Frank O'Connell offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs O'Sullivan.
Open verdict recorded after 95-year-old nursing home resident found dead with duvet over head – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-23
Coroner Frank O’Connell said that unfortunately it was a case 'of lightning striking' leading to a 'one-in-a-million death'.
Fisherman’s death leads to call for new safety guidelines – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
