New solicitor formally welcomed to Mayo
Solicitor Conor Ruane has taken up a new post in Mayo.
A new solicitor was formally welcomed to Castlebar District Court recently.
Solicitor Thomas J. Walsh introduced Conor Ruane, a native of Monivea, Co Galway, to the court on December 18.
A graduate of NUI Galway, Mr Ruane trained with Ryan & Co in Loughrea and practiced with R.J. Emerson Solicitors in Galway City before recently taking up a position with McDarby & Co Solicitors in Ballinrobe. Mr Walsh said there was no doubt that Mr Ruane would quickly settle into his new role, assisted by the support of his colleagues.
Gda Sgt Conor McShane also extended a warm welcome on behalf of An Garda Síochána.
Judge Sandra Murphy said she was delighted to welcome Mr Ruane, stressing the importance of young solicitors choosing to practice in “country courts” rather than gravitating towards Dublin.
Referring to remarks made by the Attorney General Rossa Fanning at a recent law ball, Judge Murphy said it was a great pleasure to welcome new practitioners to Mayo, as it has become increasingly rare to see young solicitors choosing to practice in the area in recent years.
She described the local court system in Mayo as one that “runs like a clock”, praising the standard of Garda court presenters and Courts Service staff.
“What really marks Mayo out,” she added, “is the quality of its solicitors, staff and the strong sense of collegiality.”
Judge Murphy joked that the court was “particularly pleased to poach” Mr Ruane from Galway, noting that he had benefited from excellent mentors there and was now joining “one of our own” at McDarby & Company.
She said she was sure his new colleagues would be delighted to have him on board and expressed the court’s hope that he would be happy practicing in Mayo for many years to come.
- Published as part of the Courts Reporting Scheme.
