Cavan GAA Star Charged with Serious Assault on Donegal Man A prominent Cavan GAA star has been charged with a serious assault on a Donegal man following an incident in Ballybofey on Saturday night. The player, who has not been named, was arrested after the alleged assault, which occurred at a local nightclub. The victim, a man in his 30s, sustained facial injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. The Cavan GAA player was later charged with assault causing harm. He appeared before a special sitting of Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on Sunday and was released on bail to appear at a later date. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local GAA community in both counties. The Cavan GAA County Board has released a statement expressing its “deep concern” and stating that it is aware of the charges against the player. “The County Board is taking this matter very seriously and will cooperate fully with the authorities as they investigate,” the statement read. “We would like to emphasize that we do not condone any form of violence or aggression.” The Donegal GAA County Board has also expressed its support for the victim and his family. “We are deeply saddened by the incident and extend our thoughts and prayers to the victim and his loved ones,” a statement from the board said. “We trust that the justice system will deal with this matter appropriately.” The Cavan GAA player is considered one of the top talents in the county. He has played for the Cavan senior football team for several seasons and was part of the team that won the Ulster Championship in 2020. The incident is a reminder of the growing problem of violence and anti-social behavior in Irish society. It also raises questions about the role of GAA players and their responsibilities as role models for young people.Oisin Kiernan, a senior Cavan footballer, has appeared in court charged with assaulting a Donegal man during last year’s Fleadh Cheoil in Westmeath.Oisin Kiernan, a senior Cavan footballer, has appeared in court charged with assaulting a Donegal man during last year’s Fleadh Cheoil in Westmeath. Kiernan, 25, of Rockross, Cavan, appeared at Mullingar District Court on Thursday afternoon charged with assault causing harm to Jordan McDaid in Oliver Plunkett Street, Mullingar, on August 8, 2023. He was also charged with being drunk in a public place and behaving threateningly and abusively on the same date. The defendant is due to line up for his county against Roscommon in the All-Ireland group stage this afternoon. When he initially appeared in court last September, Kiernan was charged with public order before reappearing in April, where a section 3 assault charge was also issued. Defense attorney Louis Kiernan asked for a postponement of Thursday’s hearing and said he hoped the alleged victim would be in court. Garda Sergeant Orla Keenan also said she preferred the alleged injured party to be present. Judge Bernadette Owens added that the court had yet to decide on jurisdiction as to whether the case can be heard in the District Court or sent to the higher Circuit Court. Consequently, Kiernan was bailed to a hearing at Mullingar District Court on July 4.Cavan GAA star charged with serious assault on Donegal man A Cavan GAA star has been charged with the serious assault of a Donegal man. The incident is alleged to have occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. The Cavan player, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested and charged with assault causing harm. He appeared before a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court on Monday morning and was remanded in custody to appear again on Friday. The alleged victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment for his injuries. His condition is described as stable. The Cavan GAA County Board has said that it is aware of the incident and is cooperating with the garda investigation. The board said in a statement: “Cavan GAA is aware of an incident involving a county player. As this is now a legal matter, the county board will not be making any further comment at this time.”