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06 Sept 2025

The family of a Kilkenny man who suffered life changing injuries is looking for the public's help

Kevin Phelan suffered life changing injuries when unloading lime from a tanker as part of his normal everyday duties

The family of a Kilkenny man who suffered life changing injuries needs your help

A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist a Kilkenny man who is receiving medical treatment after a life changing accident.

Kevin Phelan suffered life changing injuries on Wednesday, December 20 in 2023 when unloading lime from a tanker as part of his normal everyday duties.

Kevin suffered extensive trauma to his eyes resulting in lose of sight in both eyes and has subsequently in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin, where he spent a full month receiving treatment. 

The local man lives in Gowran and is a devoted husband and father to his wife Martina and sons Charley and Sam.

His latest prognosis is recovery of his sight which is not guaranteed and he will have to continue his recuperation and recovery at home for quite some time yet.
To help with the huge cost that Kevin and his family will endure a decision was was made to set up a GoFundMe to help cover their unexpected expenses and relieve some of the financial strain on him and his family as Kevin is unable to work.
To help with the huge cost that Kevin and his family will endure, a decision was made to set up a GoFundMe to help cover their unexpected expenses and relieve some of the financial strain on him and his family as Kevin is unable to work.
Any donations are greatly appreciated and the family wish to thank the public for their kindness to date.

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