Widow’s appeal over respite home closure

THE state has slammed the door on one of the few comforts in the life of Limerick widow Sarah Hurley.

Ms Hurley, who is in her late 70s, accompanied by her son, John, 43, who has Down Syndrome, yesterday stood outside a special address at Clonile, on the Old Cratloe Road.

Up to June 15, it was her only retreat when she needed time on her own, whether to go into hospital or take a break.