Family of Connemara man who died abroad donate his organs

The family of 23 year old Thomas Keaney from Murvey in Roundstone have paid tribute to their son, saying they donated his organs so a part of him could remain in the country he came to love.Thomas Keaney, who travelled to Australia just over a year ago, allegedly received a blow to the head outside a kebab shop in Northbridge, Perth on December 17th.He later died in hospital and a 22 year old man was arrested and remanded in custody until January 13th, when he will appear in court again.Thomas' parents, Ann and Thomas Keaney travelled to Australia to be by their son's side before he passed away.Five people have been helped as a result of Thomas' organ donation, according to the Western Australian news outlet.A memorial service will be held in Perth this morning (11am) for Thomas, while a benefit night will take place at Clifden Station House Hotel on Saturday at 8pm to raise funds to bring Thomas' body home.