Two men have been arrested in connection with the assault of a Laois GAA player in Carlow town in the early hours of Monday morning.
Daniel O'Reilly was attacked in the Potato Market area of the town at approximately 1 am on Monday morning as he waited for a taxi following a night out.
O'Reilly suffered serious head injuries as a result of the attack and was subsequently taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny.
In his early 20s, O'Reilly played for Laois at Croke Park over the weekend as they won the National Football League Division Four final against Carlow.
According to the Irish Times, Gardaí plan to speak with O'Reilly when he has sufficiently recovered from his injuries.
Yesterday, O'Reilly's club, Graiguecullen, issued a statement regarding the assault.
Dear Friends & Family of Graiguecullen GAA
As a club we are heartbroken and devastated with the news we received yesterday. Our thoughts and love are solely with Daniel and all his family right now.
The matter is under investigation so please respect the authorities.
Direct your thoughts and comments offline rather than online of love and support for Daniel, Jade and all the O'Reilly family as we all unite together as one family now in support.
We love you Dicey
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