Claudine Keane asks for prayers for 'lovely, charismatic' Cork GAA commentator Paudie Palmer

Well-known reporter and writer seriously injured in two-car collision near Innishannon in Co Cork

Paudie Palmer at his home near Innishannon village, Cork. 

Family and friends have vocalised their support for popular Cork GAA commentator and columnist Paudie Palmer, who is in a "critical but stable" condition at Cork University Hospital after a road traffic accident on Thursday outside Innishannon.

A man in his 30s, detained and questioned by Gardai after the crash, appeared in court on Saturday in Bandon.