A FUNDRAISING campaign has been launched for a kite surfer who was injured as Storm Lorenzo bared down on the country last week.

Sean Murphy sustained a broken leg on Thursday afternoon while kite surfing on Lady’s Island Lake in Co Wexford.

3 Sean Murphy, above, suffered the horror injuries while kite surfing during Storm Lorenzo last week

3 The popular kite surfer's leg is 'well broken' a friend said

3 He has since undergone the first of several surgeries

The Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky helicopter Rescue 117 was tasked out of Waterford Airport to assist in the emergency rescue of Mr Murphy along with gardai and a local ambulance unit.

Mr Murphy, a well-known kite surfer, has undergone one of several surgeries as he recovers.

Following the incident, a friend has now started a GoFundMe to help his friend as he will not be able to work for some time.



'BUSTED UP'

Fund organiser Gareth Hanley said: “Hey kites, I guess by now you all know that Sean Murphy had a crash on Thursday in Lady's Island and got busted up.

"His leg is well broken and it will be some months before he is back in action.

“So Sean won't be able to work for some time. Let's come together as a kiting community and give him a dig out to this legend who gives so much back to this sport.

"First operation of several to put it back together.”

To date, over €4,500 euro has been raised - exceeding the fund's €1,000 target.

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Numerous friends have posted on the site with one saying, “Top man. All the best with the recovery.

"Best of luck with the rebuild Sean. See you out on the water soon.”

Donations can be given to the 'Help Rebuild Sean Murphy' fund here.