Brendan McLaughlin, who farms 86 acres at Balleighan had been treating a sick calf on Sunday, April 22, when its mother suddenly ran towards him.
Sudden attack by cow almost costs farmer his life
The 66-year-old sustained serious leg injuries as he instinctively tried to jump out of the heifer’s path at the last minute.
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While the horrific leg injury has keep Coleman out of football for the past six months it did afford him the rare opportunity to lead a ‘normal’ life.