A YOUNG FOOTBALLER from Donegal is fighting for his life in Spain following a fall earlier this week.
Oisín Merritt was on holidays with friends when he fell from a balcony in Santa Ponsa, a holiday resort on the island of Majorca.
The incident occurred at 6am on Monday.
It is understood the 19-year-old suffered a fractured skull, broken jaw, punctured lung and other serious injuries.
His family, girlfriend and some friends flew out to be with him earlier this week.
A promising footballer with Finn Harps and an employee of the Vila Rose Hotel, the 19-year-old is well known in the Stranorlar area.
Speaking on Highland Radio, Finn Harps board member Aidan Campbell said it was “very distressing news”.
He added: “We had news yesterday that Oisín’s condition has slightly stabilised, which we were obviously glad to hear.
“He’s a lovely young lad. I’ve phoned the coaches and they’ve gone out of their way to say what a nice, pleasant lad he is.”
A statement on the club’s Facebook page read:
Everyone at Finn Harps is distressed to hear news of the serious injuries suffered by our young player Oisin Merrit following an accident in Spain . Our thoughts are with Oisin, his family & friends as we await further news on his condition. We are all thinking of you Oisin.
The local SuperValu has organised a fundraising cake and bake sale in aid of the family over the next two days.
According to local media, doctors will try and bring the teenager out of his induced coma shortly.
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