Violent Feud Erupts in Cork supermarket: Peace Deal questioned as Bail Applications Denied
A violent feud between two Cork families, the O’Briens and the Faulkners, escalated dramatically last week, culminating in a chaotic brawl at a local supermarket. The incident, which left customers terrified, has raised questions about the legitimacy of a reported peace deal and led to multiple arrests and bail refusals.
The clash occurred on january 6 at the Hollyhill shopping center, where 15 individuals—three from the O’Brien family and 12 from the Faulkner family—allegedly engaged in violent disorder. According to Detective Garda Aidan Forrest, the altercation began in the car park before spilling into the Supervalu store. “The occupants of vehicles exit, some carrying weapons… Charles Faulkner is captured on CCTV exiting the front passenger seat of a silver Toyota Avensis. Jamie O’Brien alights from a Ford Tipper Truck with a baseball bat and starts running,” Forrest testified.
The chaos continued inside the store,where Faulkner allegedly chased O’Brien down an aisle and swung a pickaxe handle at him as he hid behind the counter. Faulkner then fled the scene in a black Passat.
In the aftermath, a peace agreement was reportedly brokered between the families, with both sides claiming to have resolved the conflict. However, Judge Mary Dorgan expressed skepticism, stating, “I am not satisfied there is any probative evidence that the peace allegedly brokered has in fact been brokered.” She demanded independent verification from Pavee Point, a Traveller mediation organization, before considering bail applications for the accused.
The bail hearings saw mixed outcomes.Charles Faulkner, 18, and Jamie O’Brien, 33, were both remanded in custody after their applications were denied. Simultaneously occurring, Michael faulkner, 21, was granted bail under strict conditions, including a nightly curfew and a ban on social media use.
The feud has drawn significant attention from local authorities,with Gardaí conducting searches and making arrests in connection with the ongoing tensions. In a separate incident, Michael John O’Brien, 24, was charged with criminal damage to a house in Carrigaline but was granted bail.
Below is a summary of key developments:
| Key Details | Description |
|———————————|———————————————————————————|
| Incident Location | Hollyhill shopping centre, Cork |
| Families Involved | O’Brien and Faulkner families |
| Number of Arrests | Multiple, including Charles Faulkner and Jamie O’Brien |
| Peace Deal Status | allegedly brokered, but unverified by Judge Dorgan |
| Mediation Organization | pavee Point |
| Next Court Date | January 14 for renewed bail applications |
As tensions remain high, the community awaits further developments. The involvement of Pavee Point could be pivotal in de-escalating the conflict, but for now, the feud continues to cast a shadow over Cork.
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Interview: Unpacking the Cork Supermarket Feud adn the Questioned Peace Deal
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Last week, a violent feud between two Cork families, the O’Briens and the Faulkners, escalated into a chaotic brawl at the Hollyhill shopping center, leaving customers terrified and raising questions about the legitimacy of a reported peace deal. To better understand the situation, we sat down with Dr. eoin Murphy, a criminologist and expert on family feuds and community mediation, to discuss the incident, its implications, and the role of mediation organizations like Pavee Point.
The Incident at Hollyhill Shopping center
The Role of the Reported Peace deal
Bail Applications and legal Outcomes
The Role of Mediation Organizations
Community Impact and Future Developments
Thank you, Dr. Murphy, for your insights. As this story continues to develop, we will keep our readers updated on the latest developments.
