Gardai have revealed that a second man has been arrested in connection with the assault on Laois footballer Daniel O’Reilly.
Last night, we revealed that one man had been detained but Gardai were unable to provide any more details at the point.
Now, a spokesperson confirmed that a second man has been detained.
They say: “Gardaí in Carlow investigating a serious assault in Carlow town on the April 2 have arrested two men (both in their 20s) in connection with this investigation.
“Both men were arrested yesterday, Tuesday April 3 2018 and are detained in Kilkenny and Thomastown Garda Stations under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984.
“Investigations are continuing.”
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.
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