Cork: Two men sentenced to life for Kieran Quilligan murder

Two men, Niall Long and Luke Taylor, were sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of Kieran Quilligan, whose remains were found in a ravine in County Cork after a five-month search. The men were convicted of luring Quilligan to a laneway and attacking him with a hammer, allegedly in retaliation for a drug and cash theft. The investigation involved extensive CCTV analysis and cadaver dog searches, leading to the conviction of both men. Quilligan's father made a heartbreaking victim impact statement, emphasizing the lasting impact of his son's loss. Despite the verdict, the men plan to appeal, leaving Quilligan's family to seek accountability in the face of a devastating tragedy. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.