Cork man transferred to CUH after suffering severe head injuries in Spain - Cycling enthusiast making great progress

Dónal Goulding, a senior chief petty officer in the Irish navy, and two friends were hospitalised in Spain after being struck by a car during a cycling holiday. Goulding suffered severe head injuries and was reported to be in a coma, prompting a GoFundMe fundraiser that raised over €99,000 to cover medical costs. A positive update confirmed he was flown back to Cork on May 24 via air ambulance and transferred safely to Cork University Hospital, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. His tracheotomy remains in place, but he is breathing entirely for himself without difficulties. His new medical team will familiarise themselves with his case and likely conduct routine scans and tests to plan next steps. The family is relieved to be back in Cork with immediate support from friends and extended family.

"Dónal was flown back to Cork on Sunday, May 24 via air ambulance, a massive step forward that was made possible thanks to the wonderful team at Chill Insurance. Upon landing at Cork Airport, Donie was transferred safely by ambulance to Cork University Hospital (CUH), where he has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit."

"In terms of his current condition, he still has his tracheotomy in place, but we are thrilled to share that he is breathing entirely for himself without any difficulties. "To say the family is ecstatic to be back on Irish soil would be an understatement. Being home in Cork means they finally have the immediate, hands-on comfort and support of friends and extended family to lean on for the road ahead."

"Mr O'Leary who organised the fundraiser said Dónal's new medical team will be spending time over the coming days familiarising themselves with his case and as part of this transition, he will likely undergo a series of routine scans and tests so the team can map out the next steps for his care."

"A member of a Cork cycling club who suffered severe head injuries after he was struck by a car in Spain, has been transferred safely to Cork University Hospital (CUH) and is breathing entirely for himself without any difficulties."

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