Tom Niland
Tom Niland was a 73-year-old pensioner from Co Sligo, Ireland, who became the victim of a tragic assault in January 2022 that ultimately led to his death in 2023. Known for his peaceful life in rural Ireland, Niland's case has drawn attention due to the serious nature of the allegations against three men charged with his unlawful killing, highlighting issues of crime and safety in community settings.
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Tom Niland died 20 months after being attacked by three men in his west Sligo home.
‘No more than five minutes in your house and then they’re gone’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-18
Tom Niland was a quiet bachelor farmer whose life was tragically cut short by a violent assault.
The quiet man – the gentle life and violent death of Sligo farmer Tom Niland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
Tom Niland was a farmer who was unlawfully killed in his home.
Farmer Tom Niland ‘can now rest in peace’ after three men jailed over killing, family say – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-16
Tom Niland was a victim of unlawful killing after being brutally beaten in his home.
a woman’s double murder trial, DJ Carey’s fraud sentence and Conor McGregor’s application – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
Tom Niland was a 73-year-old man who was unlawfully killed by three men.
Three men plead guilty to unlawfully killing Tom Niland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-17
Tom Niland was a 73-year-old pensioner who was allegedly killed in his home.
Trial opens into alleged killing of 73-year-old Tom Niland in Co Sligo – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10