Released hostage expected home in Galway today

THE family of released hostage Brian Fogerty are expecting to welcome him back to his family home in Galway today.

Yesterday evening, his brother Paul said that Brian had been in touch with his parents and arrangements were being made to fly him back to Ireland “within 24 hours”.

Paul Fogerty said the family were “delighted” that the 10-day hostage ordeal had ended well and they were looking forward to having Brian back in his native Oughterard.