Man killed following assault in Co Donegal named as Stephen McCahill

Man later arrested by gardaí 
Man killed following assault in Co Donegal named as Stephen McCahill

A Garda spokesperson said they were alerted to an assault at a domestic residence outside the town at approximately 3.50am.

A man who died following an assault in Co Donegal has been named locally as Stephen McCahill.

Sinn Fein councillor John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh offered his condolences to Mr McCahill's family, while community group Glenties Town Team said people in the area are "deeply shocked and truly saddened" to learn of Mr McCahill's death.

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