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# ballina - Saturday 5 October, 2019
Late Gavin goal seals return to Mayo senior football final for champions Ballintubber
A seven-point success for the titles holders tonight against Ballina.
# ballina - Friday 2 August, 2019
Mary Robinson's Ballina home bought by Mayo County Council after years of controversy
The house has been at the centre of controversy over the cost of the project.
# ballina - Monday 10 June, 2019
Discovery of vintage grenade on Clare farm sparks road closure
Earlier today another suspect device was found in Ballina, Co Mayo.
# ballina - Tuesday 13 November, 2018
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after two men in their 20s die in Mayo car crash
The car they were travelling in hit a tree late last night.
# ballina - Monday 15 October, 2018
Woman (22) who went missing from Mayo found safe and well
Margaret Lawrence is described as being around 5’3″ tall, of thin build, with black shoulder length hair.
# ballina - Monday 16 July, 2018
Gardai renew appeal for information over teenager (16) missing since April
He was last seen in Ballina on 3 April.
# ballina - Thursday 12 July, 2018
Optimism abounds as Connacht reboot for the new Friend era
The western province have high hopes they can bounce back after a poor 2017/18 season.
# ballina - Friday 4 May, 2018
Man in his 40s killed in Mayo aircraft crash
The aircraft crashed into a field and the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was fatally injured.
# ballina - Wednesday 2 May, 2018
82 jobs to be lost in Athy as Coca-Cola announces closure of production plant
The company is to transfer production to its facility at Ballina Beverages in Co Mayo, bringing 43 jobs with it.
# ballina - Monday 23 April, 2018
Renewed appeal for 16-year-old missing for almost three weeks
Paddy McDonagh was last seen in Belderrig, Ballina on Tuesday 3 April.
# ballina - Thursday 5 April, 2018
Public asked to help in effort to find missing teenage boy
Paddy McDonagh was last seen on Tuesday evening.
# ballina - Tuesday 7 November, 2017
'Pond of human excrement' behind closure order served on Donegal takeaway
Elsewhere, a Chinese takeaway in Cork was closed for three days due to ‘prolific evidence of rodent droppings’.
# ballina - Tuesday 22 August, 2017
Bullock with serious injuries left unaided and alone at Mayo cattle mart for 10 hours
The animal was euthanised after being left in distress from morning until evening after sustaining a broken leg.
# ballina - Wednesday 31 May, 2017
Cyclist in his 50s dies from injuries sustained in road crash at the weekend
The incident happened on the R314 Rathroeen on Sunday evening.
# ballina - Monday 29 May, 2017
Cyclist in critical condition after Mayo crash
The 56-year-old man was airlifted to hospital.
# ballina - Wednesday 17 May, 2017
'He’s a rock star up in Ballina. Now he’s going to play for Ireland'
Dave Heffernan was named in Joe Schmidt’s squad to tour the US and Japan this summer.
# ballina - Wednesday 26 April, 2017
'It's a worrying trend': Judge concerned that age profile of drink drivers is getting younger
Judge Mary Devins said the average age of drink drivers used to be upwards of 60 years.
# ballina - Saturday 1 April, 2017
Woman in Mayo struck by train and killed after chasing dog that got onto tracks
An investigation into the circumstances of the incident has been launched.
# ballina - Monday 28 November, 2016
Mary Robinson will not be giving her papers to the controversial Presidential library
Instead, they’ll be housed in NUI Galway to save money.
# ballina - Sunday 29 May, 2016
Mother to wait 11 months for 'early intervention' appointment for daughter with autism
Waiting lists for occupational and speech therapy appointments are at breaking point around the country.
# ballina - Sunday 15 May, 2016
# ballina - Sunday 13 March, 2016
9 reasons why Ballina is way, way better than Castlebar
The battle of Mayo’s biggest towns.
# ballina - Saturday 16 January, 2016
Ireland's oldest living person has passed away
Mayo native Molly Madden was 109.
# ballina - Sunday 6 December, 2015
15 of the most Mayo things that have ever happened
All together now! WHERE THE OCEAN KISSES IRELAND…
# ballina - Saturday 28 November, 2015
14 memories of Longnecks Nightclub any Ballina person will recognise
You better have your Gold Card.
# ballina - Tuesday 10 November, 2015
An ode to 'Chicken Dry Hot & Spicy', Mayo's takeaway phenomenon
Say hello to the signature dish of Ballina.
# ballina - Monday 2 November, 2015
Petrol bomb thrown at gardaí as they came to aid of firefighters
The gardaí had been called to help firefighters because of anti-social behaviour in a Ballina housing estate.
# ballina - Thursday 22 October, 2015
Man (20) killed after car leaves road and crashes into tree
The man was the sole occupant of the car. Forensic tests are taking place at the scene.
# ballina - Monday 17 August, 2015
Man arrested over stabbing at Mayo house
Gardaí in Ballina are investigating.
# ballina - Sunday 5 July, 2015
This Mayo clothes shop just nailed its window advertising
Will you be wearing your dressy dress?
# ballina - Monday 15 June, 2015
Sebastian (4) has passed away just weeks after his family brought forward Christmas for him
Sebastian was diagnosed with a brain tumour after becoming sick in January and it returned after surgery.
# ballina - Tuesday 9 June, 2015
Investigation ongoing after garda injured in hit-and-run incident
The garda was on foot patrol when he was struck by the vehicle.
# ballina - Wednesday 3 June, 2015
A Mayo priest calls out Yes voters in the middle of Mass
Ballina priest Fr Tom Doherty dedicated his weekend homilies after the recent marriage referendum to reflect on the “immorality” of the Yes vote.
# ballina - Wednesday 18 March, 2015
Dead dog with brick tied to his neck is pulled from quay
The animal was found in Ballina.
# ballina - Wednesday 28 January, 2015
Man questioned over suspected arson attack on Michelle Mulherin's constituency office
Gardaí said there was minimal damage to the office.
# ballina - Monday 29 December, 2014
This Irish Rail train was completely decked out for Christmas
See, even a train carriage can supply Christmas cheer.
# ballina - Sunday 19 October, 2014
Priest who won property dispute with former partner 'taking time away from Church'
Bishop John Fleming said the news came as a “shock” to him.
# ballina - Saturday 27 September, 2014
2005 All-Ireland champions Ballina avoid Mayo senior football relegation
The county’s most decorated club saw off Westport today.
# ballina - Friday 29 August, 2014
Woman turns up at Mayo school and threatens principal with a knife
She was arrested in Ballina this morning.
# ballina - Wednesday 14 May, 2014
Gavin Duffy reportedly a stand-out performer at Mayo GAA training
Could the ex-Connacht captain help James Horan’s side over the line this year?
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Poll: What Government coalition do you want?
WITH TALKS BETWEEN Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to take place next week, the prospect of a Grand Coalition is looking like a distinct possibility.
According to a Business Post/Red C opinion poll today, fewer than two in ten people want another General Election.
Some 26% of the 3,700 voters surveyed favour a grand coalition involving Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and smaller parties.
Another 26% favour a Sinn Féin-led left-wing government, while 19% of voters say they would prefer a coalition involving Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and smaller parties.
So, today we’re asking: What Government coalition do you want?
Poll Results:
Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael grand coalition with smaller parties (6479)
Sinn Féin-led coalition with smaller parties (3812)
Another General Election (3183)
Sinn Féin-Fianna Fáil coalition with smaller parties (2883)
None of the above (996)
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