2026-03-13
Man admits Mayo claw hammer attack
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Eoin Garavan said it was a remarkable coincidence that Moran had been offered a job on the eve of his sentence, given that he had an appalling employment record. A co-accused, Thomas Maloney (29) of Riverside Drive, Ballina, is also due to be sentenced on the next date.; He adjourned sentencing until the autumn but warned Moran that it was 'probable' that he would face custody. 'Bring your overnight bag, unless you do spectacularly well,' the judge said, adding that Moran needed to get a job, address his alcohol and cannabis issues and engage proactively in counselling.