A Donegal coroner has described the deaths of two elderly sisters — whose lives had been turned upside down after an aggravated burglary almost three years ago — as a terrible tragedy.

The nephew of a pensioner who died weeks after she was battered during a burglary has blamed her attackers for her death.

There is heartache and anger in Co Donegal today following the death of a pensioner battered by burglars three months ago.

An 89-year-woman who was attacked during a terrifying robbery at her home may never leave hospital again.

A cross-border manhunt is under way after two elderly sisters were targeted by a gang who robbed their home.