Neighbours are banding together to help the man who was attacked in his home.
A midlands community say they are "left in shock" after an aggravated burglary left a local man with serious injuries.
The incident occurred in the Graiguecullen area when the victim heard a noise in his garden and went to investigate, and was attacked by three men.
He is now recovering at home.
Vice Chair of Graiguecullen GAA, Paul Dargan says neighbours are banding together to help the man, who is held in high regard in the community:
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