Andrew Carey
THE Death of county Limerick man after he confronted intruders to his home is under investigation by Gardai in Limerick this Thursday.
Shortly after 1.30pm the male owner of a house in the County Limerick village of Doon, returned to find intruders in his home and collapsed after he was confronted by them.
Gardaí received a call shortly after 1.30pm and found the body of a man in his 50’s at the side of the driveway of his house in Toomaline on the outskirts of Doon, Co Limerick.
Gardai believe that a number of intruders had broken into the house and confronted the man when he returned home with his sister.
It is understood that the man, who has been described locally as a “gifted carpenter” collapsed on the ground in front of his sister, a retired nurse.
Fr Tony Ryan was called to the scene shortly after 2pm and the single man was given the last rites at the scene before he died.
“He had been working in his own house and was bringing back material to work on and was just coming and he noticed a car parked opposite The thieves came flying out of the house, he got such a shock he got a massive heart attack,” said Fr Ryan.
“He was a thorough gentleman, a most intelligent and inoffensive person and I want to extend my sympathy to all his family.”
Gardai in Henry Street arrested two Limerick men and they have been detained for questioning.
It is understood that the man’s body is still at the scene, but the house has been sealed off and the office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
Gardai are also investigating a number of other break-ins in Cappamore and Doon also this Thursday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bruff Garda station on 061 382940.
