Appeal to help Mayo woman recovering in Darwin hospital after emergency surgery

A go-fund-me appeal has been issued on behalf of a young Mayo social worker recovering in a hospital in Darwin after being shot.

Eileen Gibbons, a native of Rathbawn, Castlebar, has undergone emergency surgery and there are strong hopes she will make a full recovery.

Now her relatives and friends have launched an appeal to help reunite Eileen with her family to support her through this difficult time.

The appeal stated: "We are devastated to share the news that Eileen Gibbons, a dedicated social care worker, mother and friend to many was involved in a tragic accident in Darwin Australia where she lives with her one-year-old daughter Silvia.

"Eileen, a compassionate caregiver known for her dedication to her patients, now needs our help to overcome the challenges she faces.

"In addition to the physical and emotional toll on Eileen, her mother Ann, and other family members, are desperate to be by her side as she embarks on her path to recovery.

"The costs of travel, accommodation and unforeseen expenses have placed an immense financial strain on them, leaving them unable to provide the support that Eileen desperately needs.

"Our go fund me page aims to raise funds to reunite Eileen with her family members so they can offer her love, care and support through this difficult time.

"Every donation, no matter the size, will make a significant impact on Eileen's recovery and enable her family to be by her side during this challenging period and eventually bring her back home to Ireland.

"Together, we can make a difference. Thanks for taking the time to read."

The appeal €28,023 of its €50,000 target.

Ms. Gibbons was shot by a 35-year-old man, who was known to her, in the Milner area of Darwin last Tuesday evening.

He was found dead at the scene and police believe he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.