Two men are recovering in hospital following a violent incident in Co Clare this morning. Two men, understood to be in their 30s and 50s, sustained injuries during an altercation at a house on the main street in Newmarket on Fergus. It is understood that a number of people were involved in the incident which occurred at around 6am this morning. A man in his 30s was initially transported to hospital by ambulance while a second man was also hospitalised later with more serious injures. "If so, we would ask them to contact Gardaí in Shannon on 061 365900 or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666111."

Source: Irish Examiner January 29, 2020 13:07 UTC