Delight as locked-in syndrome woman home after six years

"We never gave up and we never will. We know she knows we’re here. She knows we’re looking after her."

Delight as locked-in syndrome woman home after six years

The father of a woman who was left trapped in her own world after brain surgery six years ago spoke of his delight last night after finally bringing her home.

Catherine O’Leary’s father Pat said he and his wife, Margaret, couldn’t be happier. “It was a long time coming,” he said.

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