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#Ballina

# ballina - This year 2022

22-year-old O'Leary learning from 'unbelievable' back rows with Ireland
# Maeve Óg
From The42
# Maeve Óg

22-year-old O'Leary learning from 'unbelievable' back rows with Ireland

Apr 28th 2022, 7:15 AM 7,477 Views 0 Comments

‘From my own club, Hannah O’Connor and Dorothy Wall are just huge.’

Young Ballina stars handed first starts as Mayo name team to play Armagh
# Green And Red
From The42
# Green And Red

Young Ballina stars handed first starts as Mayo name team to play Armagh

Feb 24th 2022, 1:00 PM 14,045 Views 1 Comment

James Horan brings Frank Irwin and Sam Callinan in to his starting team.

# ballina - Last year 2021

Gardaí find stash of weapons after man brandished gun in Mayo
# Swinford
# Swinford

Gardaí find stash of weapons after man brandished gun in Mayo

Apr 16th 2021, 6:09 PM 24,095 Views 4 Comments

He was arrested this morning.

Gardaí concerned for man missing from Mayo since last week
# Ballina
# Ballina

Gardaí concerned for man missing from Mayo since last week

Mar 10th 2021, 9:30 PM 41,244 Views 6 Comments

Alin was last seen on Tuesday 2 March in the Ballina area.

€102k worth of suspected drugs seized during raids on house and derelict property in Co Mayo
# Ballina
# Ballina

€102k worth of suspected drugs seized during raids on house and derelict property in Co Mayo

Jan 13th 2021, 12:32 PM 21,151 Views 19 Comments

No arrests have been made to date.

# ballina - All time

People in Joe Biden's ancestral home of Ballina celebrate his victory in the US election
# Fortunate Son
# Fortunate Son

People in Joe Biden's ancestral home of Ballina celebrate his victory in the US election

Nov 7th 2020, 7:11 PM 40,252 Views 57 Comments

“He’s a really nice fella. He’s good to talk to.”

'Ballina will go mad': Joe Biden’s Irish ancestral home confident of his victory
# Son Of Ballina
# Son Of Ballina

'Ballina will go mad': Joe Biden’s Irish ancestral home confident of his victory

Nov 5th 2020, 9:16 PM 32,940 Views 48 Comments

The Democrat’s great-great-great-grandfather Edward Blewit emigrated from Ballina, Co Mayo, almost 200 years ago.

'Big Jack being 6’6, with the peak cap and waving the flag. He felt he was part of Ballina'
# Jack Charlton
From The42
# Jack Charlton

'Big Jack being 6’6, with the peak cap and waving the flag. He felt he was part of Ballina'

Updated Jul 28th 2020, 9:33 PM 37,141 Views 6 Comments

Ex-Mayo player David Brady on his hometown Ballina’s connection with Jack Charlton.

Man in his 60s dies in single-vehicle crash in Mayo
# Ballina
# Ballina

Man in his 60s dies in single-vehicle crash in Mayo

Jun 2nd 2020, 3:15 PM 20,101 Views 0 Comments

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Six-year-old boy in Mayo dies after being found in stream close to home
# Ballina
# Ballina

Six-year-old boy in Mayo dies after being found in stream close to home

Mar 29th 2020, 9:47 PM 70,726 Views 32 Comments

Gardaí had received a report earlier today that the boy had gone missing from his home.

Late Gavin goal seals return to Mayo senior football final for champions Ballintubber
# Final Hurdle
From The42
# Final Hurdle

Late Gavin goal seals return to Mayo senior football final for champions Ballintubber

Oct 5th 2019, 9:55 PM 9,083 Views 1 Comment

A seven-point success for the titles holders tonight against Ballina.

Mary Robinson's Ballina home bought by Mayo County Council after years of controversy
# Victoria House
# Victoria House

Mary Robinson's Ballina home bought by Mayo County Council after years of controversy

Aug 2nd 2019, 10:30 PM 98,120 Views 93 Comments

The house has been at the centre of controversy over the cost of the project.

Discovery of vintage grenade on Clare farm sparks road closure
# Army Bomb Disposal Team
# Army Bomb Disposal Team

Discovery of vintage grenade on Clare farm sparks road closure

Updated Jun 10th 2019, 8:20 PM 25,269 Views 11 Comments

Earlier today another suspect device was found in Ballina, Co Mayo.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after two men in their 20s die in Mayo car crash
# Ballina
# Ballina

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after two men in their 20s die in Mayo car crash

Updated Nov 13th 2018, 2:54 PM 32,096 Views 5 Comments

The car they were travelling in hit a tree late last night.

Woman (22) who went missing from Mayo found safe and well
# Gardaí
# Gardaí

Woman (22) who went missing from Mayo found safe and well

Oct 15th 2018, 6:52 AM 19,101 Views 4 Comments

Margaret Lawrence is described as being around 5’3″ tall, of thin build, with black shoulder length hair.

Gardai renew appeal for information over teenager (16) missing since April
# Paddy McDonagh
# Paddy McDonagh

Gardai renew appeal for information over teenager (16) missing since April

Jul 16th 2018, 6:40 PM 35,267 Views 3 Comments

He was last seen in Ballina on 3 April.

Optimism abounds as Connacht reboot for the new Friend era
# Rugby Friend
From The42
# Rugby Friend

Optimism abounds as Connacht reboot for the new Friend era

Jul 12th 2018, 3:43 PM 8,414 Views 9 Comments

The western province have high hopes they can bounce back after a poor 2017/18 season.

Man in his 40s killed in Mayo aircraft crash
# Ballina
# Ballina

Man in his 40s killed in Mayo aircraft crash

May 4th 2018, 9:26 PM 29,270 Views 10 Comments

The aircraft crashed into a field and the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was fatally injured.

82 jobs to be lost in Athy as Coca-Cola announces closure of production plant
# Jobs
# Jobs

82 jobs to be lost in Athy as Coca-Cola announces closure of production plant

May 2nd 2018, 4:27 PM 22,433 Views 40 Comments

The company is to transfer production to its facility at Ballina Beverages in Co Mayo, bringing 43 jobs with it.

Renewed appeal for 16-year-old missing for almost three weeks
# Ballina
# Ballina

Renewed appeal for 16-year-old missing for almost three weeks

Apr 23rd 2018, 7:09 PM 15,143 Views 0 Comments

Paddy McDonagh was last seen in Belderrig, Ballina on Tuesday 3 April.

Public asked to help in effort to find missing teenage boy
# Mayo
# Mayo

Public asked to help in effort to find missing teenage boy

Apr 5th 2018, 6:05 PM 68,048 Views 3 Comments

Paddy McDonagh was last seen on Tuesday evening.

'Pond of human excrement' behind closure order served on Donegal takeaway
# Deadpool
# Deadpool

'Pond of human excrement' behind closure order served on Donegal takeaway

Nov 7th 2017, 3:35 PM 59,798 Views 44 Comments

Elsewhere, a Chinese takeaway in Cork was closed for three days due to ‘prolific evidence of rodent droppings’.

Bullock with serious injuries left unaided and alone at Mayo cattle mart for 10 hours
# Ballina
# Ballina

Bullock with serious injuries left unaided and alone at Mayo cattle mart for 10 hours

Aug 22nd 2017, 6:01 AM 83,192 Views 107 Comments

The animal was euthanised after being left in distress from morning until evening after sustaining a broken leg.

Cyclist in his 50s dies from injuries sustained in road crash at the weekend
# Mayo
# Mayo

Cyclist in his 50s dies from injuries sustained in road crash at the weekend

May 31st 2017, 9:15 AM 16,745 Views 48 Comments

The incident happened on the R314 Rathroeen on Sunday evening.

Cyclist in critical condition after Mayo crash
# Critical Condition
# Critical Condition

Cyclist in critical condition after Mayo crash

May 29th 2017, 10:44 PM 22,380 Views 11 Comments

The 56-year-old man was airlifted to hospital.

'He’s a rock star up in Ballina. Now he’s going to play for Ireland'
# Heff
From The42
# Heff

'He’s a rock star up in Ballina. Now he’s going to play for Ireland'

May 17th 2017, 8:00 AM 31,288 Views 9 Comments

Dave Heffernan was named in Joe Schmidt’s squad to tour the US and Japan this summer.

'It's a worrying trend': Judge concerned that age profile of drink drivers is getting younger
# Worrying Trend
# Worrying Trend

'It's a worrying trend': Judge concerned that age profile of drink drivers is getting younger

Apr 26th 2017, 7:17 AM 10,220 Views 20 Comments

Judge Mary Devins said the average age of drink drivers used to be upwards of 60 years.

Woman in Mayo struck by train and killed after chasing dog that got onto tracks
# Mayo
# Mayo

Woman in Mayo struck by train and killed after chasing dog that got onto tracks

Apr 1st 2017, 3:58 PM 52,177 Views 31 Comments

An investigation into the circumstances of the incident has been launched.

Mary Robinson will not be giving her papers to the controversial Presidential library
# Ballina
# Ballina

Mary Robinson will not be giving her papers to the controversial Presidential library

Nov 28th 2016, 10:03 PM 21,360 Views 34 Comments

Instead, they’ll be housed in NUI Galway to save money.

Mother to wait 11 months for 'early intervention' appointment for daughter with autism
# Mayo
# Mayo

Mother to wait 11 months for 'early intervention' appointment for daughter with autism

May 29th 2016, 2:01 PM 30,782 Views 54 Comments

Waiting lists for occupational and speech therapy appointments are at breaking point around the country.

18 things you'll get if you grew up in Ballina
# Seekie You
From The Daily Edge
# Seekie You

18 things you'll get if you grew up in Ballina

May 15th 2016, 9:30 PM 24,550 Views 2 Comments

AH NICKS!

9 reasons why Ballina is way, way better than Castlebar
# Shots Fired
From The Daily Edge
# Shots Fired

9 reasons why Ballina is way, way better than Castlebar

Mar 13th 2016, 6:00 PM 20,718 Views 8 Comments

The battle of Mayo’s biggest towns.

Ireland's oldest living person has passed away
# RIP
# RIP

Ireland's oldest living person has passed away

Jan 16th 2016, 2:34 PM 49,004 Views 41 Comments

Mayo native Molly Madden was 109.

15 of the most Mayo things that have ever happened
# Up Mayo Wherever You Go
From The Daily Edge
# Up Mayo Wherever You Go

15 of the most Mayo things that have ever happened

Dec 6th 2015, 9:30 PM 24,047 Views 3 Comments

All together now! WHERE THE OCEAN KISSES IRELAND…

14 memories of Longnecks Nightclub any Ballina person will recognise
# C U In Longnex
From The Daily Edge
# C U In Longnex

14 memories of Longnecks Nightclub any Ballina person will recognise

Nov 28th 2015, 8:15 PM 19,894 Views 5 Comments

You better have your Gold Card.

An ode to 'Chicken Dry Hot & Spicy', Mayo's takeaway phenomenon
# The Taste Of Ballina
From The Daily Edge
# The Taste Of Ballina

An ode to 'Chicken Dry Hot & Spicy', Mayo's takeaway phenomenon

Nov 10th 2015, 6:03 PM 21,461 Views 3 Comments

Say hello to the signature dish of Ballina.

Petrol bomb thrown at gardaí as they came to aid of firefighters
# Mayo
# Mayo

Petrol bomb thrown at gardaí as they came to aid of firefighters

Nov 2nd 2015, 10:13 AM 16,210 Views 42 Comments

The gardaí had been called to help firefighters because of anti-social behaviour in a Ballina housing estate.

Man (20) killed after car leaves road and crashes into tree
# Mayo
# Mayo

Man (20) killed after car leaves road and crashes into tree

Oct 22nd 2015, 8:24 AM 14,328 Views 12 Comments

The man was the sole occupant of the car. Forensic tests are taking place at the scene.

Man arrested over stabbing at Mayo house
# Early Hours
# Early Hours

Man arrested over stabbing at Mayo house

Aug 17th 2015, 9:45 PM 23,574 Views 7 Comments

Gardaí in Ballina are investigating.

This Mayo clothes shop just nailed its window advertising
# Fierce Fancy
From The Daily Edge
# Fierce Fancy

This Mayo clothes shop just nailed its window advertising

Jul 5th 2015, 2:25 PM 16,995 Views 1 Comment

Will you be wearing your dressy dress?

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