Fundraiser launched to bring Limerick man home following cardiac arrest

A FUNDRAISER has been launched to bring a Limerick man home after he suffered life-changing injuries due to a severe cardiac arrest. 

Tom McGrath, from Kilfinane, set off on a leisurely cycle in the Dublin mountains on October 10, 2021 and was planning to be back for a club match in the afternoon. 

However, fate intervened and the 65 year-old was rushed to hospital after suffering a severe cardiac incident.

In the following days, Tom, his wife Dympna and sons Kevin and Ben, would learn the extent of his injuries, resulting in life-changing acquired brain injury.

Now Ballyboden St Enda’s GAA Club and Club Limerick Dublin have come together and started a fundraiser to help bring him home. 

Tom is involved in coaching and mentoring juvenile teams at Ballyboden St Enda's but his first love is Limerick hurling, and their recent success has made up for all the lean years when he followed his beloved Limerick through thick and thin.

One of the organisers of the fundraiser said: “Tom was the type of person who was always on the lookout for his fellow human beings and was renowned for his sunny disposition and willingness to do anyone ‘a good turn”.

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Tom has been in James’ Hospital and the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún Laoghaire since he suffered the injuries.

The time has now come for Tom to return to his beloved home in Dublin and while his life has changed forever, his family are determined that Tom will be comfortable in his home environment.

The Tom McGrath Support Fund has been set up to provide the necessary adjustments and care to allow Tom to live at home. 

You can donate to the fund by searching for the Tom McGrath support fund.