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	Two elderly brothers have been hospitalised after they were assaulted in their home.</p>
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	Kevin and Joe Gannon, who are in their 70s, were set on by a gang at their rural home near Cortoon, Tuam, Co Galway.</p>
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	The incident is believed to have occurred in the early hours of Monday morning. It did not come to light until yesterday afternoon. It&#39;s understood that up to three intruders entered their home and assaulted the two men while they were in their beds.</p>
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	The gang demanded money and caused a significant amount of damage to the house before leaving around an hour later.</p>
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	The brothers have since been taken by ambulance to University Hospital Galway where they are being treated for their injuries and for shock.</p>
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	Fianna Fail councillor Michael Connolly said the brothers, described as quiet and friendly, appeared to have been deliberately targeted by the gang. &quot;They didn&#39;t have much money, what they had they lived on, really just their pension.&quot;</p>
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