A man (19) is appearing before court in Cavan, charged in connection with a serious assault.

At around 2 O'clock yesterday, another man (21) was found with head injuries at the side of the Ballinagh road at Creighan.

He was taken to Cavan Hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly if they saw anything suspicious in the area yesterday afternoon.