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Laois footballer seriously injured in alleged assault

Daniel O'Reilly in action for the Laois senior football team
Daniel O'Reilly in action for the Laois senior football team

An investigation is under way after a GAA player was seriously injured following an alleged assault in Carlow in the early hours of Monday morning.

Daniel O'Reilly from Graiguecullen sustained head injuries in an altercation involving a number of people at the Potato Market in the town just after 1am.

The Laois inter-county footballer, who is in his early 20s, was taken to St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny, where he is said to be in a serious condition.

O'Reilly had featured as a second-half substitute in his county's win in the final of Division 4 of the Allianz Football League on Saturday afternoon.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059-9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.