Man Charged After Church Stabbing | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

A 36-year-old man, Niall Cummins, faces serious charges after allegedly stabbing a woman during a quiet morning at Holy Cross Church in Tramore. Charged with assault causing harm and possession of a knife, he remained silent in court and declined bail. The victim, a woman in her 50s, was injured while praying and required emergency surgery but is not in life-threatening condition. With no lawyer present due to a solicitor strike, the judge ordered a psychological evaluation and remanded him in custody for a virtual hearing next Tuesday. The case remains under investigation as authorities dig…