Gardai have arrested two men in connection with the investigation into the assault of Laois footballer Danny O’Reilly in Carlow at the weekend.
A Garda spokesperson has confirmed to LaoisToday yesterday afternoon that a man was taken into custody however it has since been announced by the Garda Press Office that two men have been detained – one in Thomastown Garda Station and the other in Kilkenny.
He said: “Gardai arrested a man in Carlow this afternoon under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
“We have no description of the individual at this time,” said the Garda at the time but it has since been confirmed that they are both in their 20s.
Graiguecullen GAA club earlier issued a heartfelt statement in support of club member Danny O’Reilly, who was assaulted in Carlow in the early hours of Monday morning and is currently in hospital recovering with serious head injuries.
O’Reilly (21) came on as a sub for Laois in the Allianz Football League Division 4 final on Saturday in Croke Park.
The popular young man, who is fondly known by the nickname ‘Dicey’ has been playing for the Laois seniors for the last couple of years and featured throughout this season’s league campaign.
He has represented club and county at all levels from underage to senior.
He was attacked and knocked unconscious while waiting for a taxi at 1am on Monday morning after being out socialising with friends and family in Carlow on Easter Sunday night.
LaoisToday understands that he was hit and fell where he struck his head off the ground.
He is believed to have suffered multiple fractures to his skull and was rushed to St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny where he is still being treated.
His condition is reported as serious but stable and he is being monitored.
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