Retired sports writer attacked outside pub

A PENSIONER was attacked, beaten and left bleeding on the ground by three men as he made his way home from a local pub.

Eamon Horan, a well-known retired sports journalist and author, had his jaw broken in two places, suffered a fractured nose and other head and facial injuries when he was set upon, punched and kicked moments after he had left the Munster Bar in Tralee, Co Kerry.

The 75-year-old, who has a heart condition, had initially been approached and asked for money.