Singer lost sight in eye over bullying

A budding singer who lost almost all of her sight in one eye after being attacked by teen bullies four years ago says the emotional hurt was worse than the physical injury.

Kayleigh Cullinan, 18, from Kimmage, Dublin, will launch her music career later this month but her eye injury that requires ongoing treatment is a constant reminder of the unprovoked attack in 2010.

Kayleigh was set upon by a girl. She pulled her ponytail with such force that it detached the retina in her right eye.