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06 Sept 2025

Man dies after being injured in aggravated burglary last year

Man dies after being injured in aggravated burglary last year

A man who was severely injured in a burglary last year has died.

Tom Niland, who was in his 70s, was injured during a burglary of his home near Skreen in Co Sligo in January 2022.

The burglary left Mr Niland on life support with severe injuries.

Gardai confirmed he died on Saturday morning.

A spokesman said: “May he rest in peace. The family of Tom Niland have appealed for their privacy at this time.”

Three men had been charged in relation to the incident.

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