A man is in a critical condition following a serious assault in Galway city in the early hours of this morning.
The incident happened at around 3.30am when a number of youths became involved in a row outside a fast food outlet on Shop St.
One of the men, a 22 year old, received a serious head injury and was taken to University hospital Galway where his condition is described as critical.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
