Man, 75, left in critical condition after aggravated burglary in Sligo last year dies
Very sad news. Tom Niland, the 75-year-man who was left in critical condition following an aggravated burglary at his home in Sligo last year, has passed away. In a statement to JOE, a Garda spokesperson confirmed that the sheep farmer died on Saturday morning (30 September). “May he rest in peace. The family of Tom […]
2 years ago
Tom Niland has regained consciousness following burglary attack
“It’s a miracle he’s still alive.” The family of Tom Niland have revealed that he has regained consciousness. The pensioner, who was attacked in his home in Skreen, Co Sligo in January, was left in a coma after a burglary, but doctors feared he’d never recover. Thankfully, his family says he has finally regained consciousness. […]
4 years ago
Three men charged in connection with aggravated burglary in Sligo
The victim, 73-year-old Tom Niland, remains in a critical condition. Three men have been charged in connection with an aggravated burglary in Sligo which left the victim in a critical condition. At around 7pm on Tuesday, 18 January, three masked men forced their way into a private house on the N59 in Skreen. The sole […]
4 years ago
Gardaí appealing for witnesses to come forward following “horrendous” burglary in Sligo
The victim, Tom Niland, remains on life support. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a “horrendous” aggravated burglary and assault in Sligo in January. Three masked men forced their way into Tom Niland’s private home in Doonflynn at approximately 7pm on Tuesday, 18 January. The culprits left Tom with serious head and […]
4 years ago