Clare hurler David Reidy 'recovering well' after injury during win over Dublin

The Clare forward suffered a head injury late in Saturday night's win

Clare's Conor Leen with referee James Owens as David Reidy receives medical treatment for a serious head injury. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom O'Hanlon

Clare hurler David Reidy has been released from hospital and is making a good recovery after suffering a head injury late in Saturday evening's win over Dublin.

The Banner substitute, who was introduced in the 65th minute, was hit with a high challenge from Dublin sub Brendan Kenny, who was red-carded by referee James Owens.

The game was delayed for 10 minutes as Reidy received treatment on the pitch and he was taken to hospital for assessment. 

A Clare GAA statement on Sunday read: "David Reidy has been released from hospital and is recovering well following the injury he sustained in yesterday’s game.

"A huge thank you to the first responders and medical teams from @GaaClare and @DubGAAOfficial, as well as the staff at FBD Semple Stadium, for the outstanding care and attention provided.

"Many thanks to all who have sent messages of support and well wishes to David."

On RTÉ's The Sunday Game, Joanne Cantwell and Anthony Daly praised Dublin forward John Hetherton for his instant reaction to go to Reidy's aid, even as scuffles developed after the incident.

Cantwell said: "The moment it happened John Hetherton was the very first person in there and he stayed with him there for a very long time, even when a scuffle had broken out to the side and there was sorts of noise."  

Former Dublin boss Daly added: "John is a Garda as well, and that would be in the family nature as well for that, that the concern for David would have been first and foremost."