"My Old Life Is Dead But My New Life Is Starting"

The 25-year-old's spine was severed in a crash last year.

A  Roscrea man is looking forward to going home after suffering a spinal injury in a crash. 

Steven Simmons' spine was severed in the incident and is undergoing rehabilitation in Clarinbridge until his house is ready. 

A go-fund me page has raised €78,000 towards rebuilding and equipping the house so he can live independently.

The 25-year-old thinks his positive outlook on life has encouraged strangers to support his cause and says he's closer than ever to a fresh start:

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