Hi everyone,

Unfortunately, as most now know, Richie had a horrific fall down a flight of stairs after work in early March. He fell into a coma for 3 days before being placed into an induced coma for a further 3 weeks in a Malaga hospital. Thankfully, he regained consciousness but has had to undergo multiple medical operations in recent weeks.

The aim is to get Richie home to Ireland. His physical and mental recovery will be slow, but we and the medical team believe his chances of full recovery will be enhanced by being at home.

Unfortunately, The Irish Embassy are not willing to help with repatriation and Richie’s insurance does not cover the same.

The constant messages of support and kind words for Richie have been overwhelming and we can’t put in to words how appreciative we are as a family.

We understand it is a difficult time for everyone but even a small donation would be a massive help towards ours and Richie’s wish of getting him home.