Funeral of Tom Niland to take place this afternoon
Tom Niland’s funeral takes place this afternoon at 12 noon. The 75 year old passed away on Saturday in Sligo University Hospital. He had been in a coma since January 2022, as a result of an aggravated burglary in his home in Skreen. Three men are currently before the courts…
Sligo Councillor pays emotional tribute to the late Tom Niland
The late Tom Niland has been remembered at today’s sitting of Sligo County Council. Mr Niland, who was in his 70s, was injured during a burglary of his home near Skreen in January 2022. As a result of the burglary Tom Niland was left on life support with…
Tom Niland: family & neighbours reflect one year on from attack
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…
One year on: Skreen reflects on Tom Niland’s attack
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…
TD urges Taoiseach to make sure that there is respect for life in society
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…
Tom Niland’s family say it’s ‘wonderful his condition has improved’
The family of a pensioner who was put on life support following a burglary at his home, says it’s wonderful his condition has improved. 73 year old Tom Niland was left in a coma after an attack at his home in Skreen County Sligo in January. Three men have been…
Two men granted bail by High Court in Tom Niland case
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…