Olivia KelleherA new library at the University of Galway is set to be named after “bright, kind, loving, and caring” Cork doctor Karen Guinee (23), who was murdered a week before her graduation. "The Dr Karen Guinee Library will serve as a living tribute to Karen. President of University of Galway, Professor David Burn, paid tribute to the Guinee family, and the Michael Guinee Charitable Foundation. “We are honouring Dr Karen Guinee not because of the tragedy that occurred, but because of the life she lived. By naming the University of Galway Library after her, we acknowledge her aspirations, her compassion and her deep commitment to helping others.

Source: The Herald January 13, 2026 10:14 UTC