Two years ago, Mr Hourihane said he had to be hospitalised after one brutal attack while he was sleeping rough - and revealed he had been repeatedly robbed while living on the streets. When they extinguished the blaze, they spotted Mr Hourihane lying unconscious a short distance away. Mr Hourihane was rushed to Cork University Hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly after admission. Gardaí said it was also possible that Mr Hourihane may have known his attacker or attackers. Two years ago, the chef - who was a kind-hearted and well-known figure on the Cork streets - told of the threats homeless people faced.

Source: Irish Independent October 15, 2019 01:30 UTC