Sligo pensioner Tom Niland remains on life support three months after 'horrific' burglary

Two men accused of aggravated burglary in connection with the incident brought a new bail application to the High Court today.

Pensioner Tom Niland was attacked at his Co Sligo home.

Sligo pensioner Tom Niland remains on life support almost three months after a “horrific” aggravated burglary, a court has heard.

The farmer, 73, suffered serious injuries at his home in Doonflynn, Skreen, Co Sligo, on January 18 last.