'One of life's gems': West Cork woman in critical condition after stabbing The mother of four, who recently retired as a teacher, has been named locally as Mary Coughlan Mary Coughlan, pictured here in 2018, was rushed to Cork University Hospital after she was stabbed on Friday in Innishannon. Picture: Denis Boyle Sat, 05 Jun, 2021 - 17:53 Neil Michael The woman left fighting for her life after being stabbed in her house near Innishannon, Co Cork on Friday has been named locally as Mary Coughlan, who recently retired as a teacher. Neighbours today hailed her as “one of life’s gems” and say they are praying that Ms Coughlan will recover.