Gardaí in Carlow have launched an investigation after a man aged in his 20s was the victim of a serious assault which occurred i the early hours of Monday morning.
It is understood the man who is in serious but stable condition in hospital was attacked in the Potato Market area of the town at approximately 1am on Monday morning.
Gardaí say the young man received a serious head injury after he was assaulted by a number of assailants.
They also say the young man was taken to St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny, were he currently remains in serious condition.