Two men charged with fatal assault of Paul Connolly in Athlone

Paul 'Babs' Connolly from Edenderry had been on a stag night in the town when he sustained serious injuries in the early hours of Saturday

Paul 'Babs' Connolly had been in Athlone for a stag party. Picture: Garda Info

Two men have been charged with violent disorder and assault following the death of a man who was seriously injured during an alleged “unprovoked assault” in Athlone, Co Westmeath.

Paul Connolly, 48, from Edenderry, Co Offaly, had been on a stag night in the town in the early hours of Saturday.