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Tom Niland remains in Sligo University Hospital, having suffered a violent attack in his home one year ago today.   Mr. Niland is said to have made little progress in recovery following the aggravated burglary on the 18th January 2022.   The incident rocked the town land of Skreen and…

The wider community of Skreen are mindful everyday of what happened to Tom Niland. That’s according to Skreen Parish Priest Fr Michael Gilroy who has been speaking to Ocean FM news a year on from the violent attack on the 74 year old in his home. Mr. Niland remains in…

The Taoiseach has been asked to outline how Ireland intends to respond the increasing number of serious and violent attacks that are taking place throughout the country.   The issued was raised in the Dáil by the leader of the Aontu Party, Peadar Tobin.   Deputy Tobin referenced among others…

Two men charged with the aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland have had their bail set at €11,500, the Irish Times reports. The 73 year old farmer remains on life support after sustaining serious injuries during the incident at his home in Doonflynn, Skreen, Co. Sligo on the…

A 28 year old man has been refused bail after being charged in the aggravated burglary of Tom Niland in Skreen, Co Sligo on the 18th of January. RTE reports John Irving of Shanwar, Foxford, Co Mayo was refused bail on a number of grounds such as the seriousness of…