Family of Limerick boy, 11, appeal for donations to life-saving air ambulance service

Orin Hough was first child to be airlifted from southwest directly to specialist neurosurgical centre

Orin and his parents Tom and Caitriona paid a courtesy visit to the Community Air Ambulance base in Rathcoole, Co Cork where they met pilot Ronan McMahon and National Ambulance Service paramedics Edward Walsh and James Ward. Pic: Brian Lougheed

The family of an 11-year-old Limerick boy who was airlifted by a charity air ambulance service is appealing to the public to help raise funds for the vital service.

Orin Hough from Carrigkerry sustained serious injuries when he was knocked down as he crossed the road in Listowel, Co Kerry, in May last year.