Boy critical after being hit by golf ball

A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy was in a critical condition in hospital last night after he was hit by a golf ball in a tragic accident.

Jamie Mullane-Forest, from Shanagolden in Co Limerick was out playing with friends when the accident occurred.

The had been playing in the Parkview Estate in Shanagolden when he was struck on the back of the head by the golf ball on Tuesday at about 7pm.