Three masked men confronted the pensioner when he returned home earlier this month.
The words beaten black and blue, don't do justice in describing the injuries sustained by a Westmeath farmer, during a recent burglary.
Mullingar councillor, Andrew Duncan, also says the man, who is in his late 70's, was shaken and scared by the experience.
Three masked men confronted the pensioner when he returned home on Saturday 19th.
The Fine Gael rep, who has met with the victim, says they were looking for cash:
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