The family of a Limerick man who suffered a severe stroke while on holiday in Turkey are appealing for help in bringing him back to Ireland for medical care. “When we first arrived in the hospital he was aware we were there,” Elaine McCarthy said over the phone. InfectionsHowever, Elaine McCarthy said he had since developed two infections and cannot travel until they have cleared. Mr McCarthy has transferred hospitals twice and is now in a facility in the western city of Isparta. We just need to focus on getting him back for now,” Elaine McCarthy said.

Source: The Irish Times April 28, 2018 12:45 UTC