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<p>Tom Niland was taken to Sligo University Hospital in January 2022 where he remained in ICU on a ventilator, paralysed from the neck down and unable to walk or talk. He died there on September 30, 2023.</p>

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Tom Niland died from complications of blunt force trauma to the head, inquest told

Three men have been charged in connection with the Sligo pensioner's death

<p>Tom Niland’s first cousin Michael Walsh, close neighbours and lifelong friends were joined by hundreds of mourners from the community. Picture: Sorcha Crowley</p>

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Tom Niland's smile 'reached every corner of the world', mourners hear

<p>He had been on a ventilator in ICU, unable to walk or talk and paralysed from the neck down since the incident at his home in Skreen, west Sligo, on January 18, 2022</p>

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Sligo pensioner Tom Niland dies 18 months after violent incident at his home

A year on, Sligo pensioner Tom Niland still in ICU and neighbours are still locking their doors

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A year on, Sligo pensioner Tom Niland still in ICU and neighbours are still locking their doors

Men accused of pensioner Tom Niland's assault during 'horrific' burglary sent forward for trial

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Men accused of pensioner Tom Niland's assault during 'horrific' burglary sent forward for trial

Bail terms set for pair charged with 'horrific' burglary as Tom Niland remains on life support

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Bail terms set for pair charged with 'horrific' burglary as Tom Niland remains on life support

Sligo pensioner Tom Niland remains on life support three months after 'horrific' burglary

Sligo pensioner Tom Niland remains on life support three months after 'horrific' burglary

Two men accused of aggravated burglary in connection with the incident brought a new bail application to the High Court today.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

Three men appear in court over aggravated burglary at Tom Niland's home

Three men appear in court over aggravated burglary at Tom Niland's home

Defendants charged with burglary with a knife are remanded in custody to appear before Sligo District Court on March 16

Thu, 10 Mar, 2022

Family appeal for information as Sligo pensioner fights for life after 'frenzied attack'

Family appeal for information as Sligo pensioner fights for life after 'frenzied attack'

Gardaí have said 'no stone will be left unturned' in the investigation into the assault, though no arrests have yet been made

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022