Man critical after Ennis assault

Two men are being questioned today in connection with a serious assault on a man in Co Clare last night.

Two men are being questioned today in connection with a serious assault on a man in Co Clare last night.

The incident took place in the Heights area of O'Connell Street in Ennis shortly before midnight.

A 26-year-old man received head injuries in the attack and was transferred to Limerick Regional hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Two men aged 29 and 22 years of age are currently being questioned about the assault at Ennis Garda station.

Gardaí in Ennis have appealed for witnesses to contact them on 065-6848100

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