An Irish community is rallying with heartfelt messages and financial support for Conor Molloy, who is currently battling for his life in an Australian hospital.

Hailing from Gilford in Co Down, Molloy tragically slipped into a coma while Down Under, prompting family members to make the urgent journey to his bedside.

The local boxing club, Gilford Amateur Boxing Club, took to Facebook to spur support: "Unfortunately Gilford lad Conor Molloy is fighting for his life out in Australia... family have had to fly out to be at his bedside. Can we help make things a little bit easier financially together as a village and as a district."

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A wave of generosity saw over £1500 raised through a GoFundMe page launched on Wednesday morning.

Sport groups in the vicinity were swift to lend their voices to the chorus of public support for Conor Molloy and his family, reports Belfast Live.

Tullylish GAC stated: "Your prayers are asked to help for Conor Molloy who is currently in a coma in Australia, his family have been in touch to ask that we remember Conor in our prayers that he makes a full recovery. Please remember Conor and his family at this most difficult time."

Meanwhile, Gilford Crusaders Football Club offered their solidarity: "The thoughts and prayers of everyone involved with Gilford Crusaders are with the family of our former player Conor Molloy who is currently fighting for his life in Australia.

"Please keep Conor's family in your thoughts at this difficult time."

You can donate to the fundraiser here.

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