Two men are due to appear in court in Cork this morning charged in connection with the death of Gerard Delaney in the city in December last year.

The 51-year-old father-of-two was stabbed to death in a row outside a pub in Ballyphehane on December 27th 2011.

He was rushed to Cork University Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Detained at Togher garda station

An investigation was launched into his death and the two men were detained this morning. 

They were arrested by Gardai at Togher station.

They will be charged in connection with the murder of Mr. Delaney.

Both of the arrested men are aged in their 40s and will appear before Cork District Court later today.