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…
Man refused bail in Tom Niland case
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…
Man accused of aggravated burglary due to appear before Sligo District Court
One of the three men being held in custody on charges of aggravated burglary at the home of 73-year old Tom Niland in west Sligo last January is expected to seek bail before today’s sitting of Sligo District Court. He is 28-year old John Irving, from Shanwar, Foxford, Co…