Conor Molloy: Fundraiser set up for Northern Ireland man ‘fighting for his life’ in Australia

Hundreds of people have shared well wishes and prayers for a man from Northern Ireland said to be ‘fighting for his life’ in Australia.

Conor Molloy, from Gilford in Co Down, is believed to be in hospital in a coma Down Under, with family members having travelled out to be with him.

A GoFundMe fundraiser was shared by Gilford Amateur Boxing Club. In a post on Facebook, the boxing club stated: “Unfortunately Gilford lad Conor Molloy is fighting for his life out in Australia… family have had to fly out to be at his bedside. Can we help make things a little bit easier financially together as a village and as a district.”

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The GoFundMe was set up on Wednesday morning and raised over £1500 in a matter of hours.

Other sports clubs in the area were quick to post their own messages of support for Conor Molloy and his family.

“Your prayers are asked to help for Conor Molloy who is currently in a coma in Australia, his family have been in touch to ask that we remember Conor in our prayers that he makes a full recovery. Please remember Conor and his family at this most difficult time," said Tullylish GAC.

Gilford Crusaders Football Club posted: “The thoughts and prayers of everyone involved with Gilford Crusaders are with the family of our former player Conor Molloy who is currently fighting for his life in Australia.

“Please keep Conor’s family in your thoughts at this difficult time.”

You can donate to the fundraiser here.

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