Images from the homecoming of new Mayo government minister Dara Calleary

Officers and members of Ballina Fianna Fail Comhairle Ceanntair met at the gates of Mount Falcon as midnight approached last night for a social distancing welcome home gathering the new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Dara Calleary, into his native Ballina.

Photographer David Farrell was there to capture the occasion.

Newly appointed Fianna Fail Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Dara Calleary, T.D. pictured with supporters Cara Martin, Mags Downey-Martin and Fran Downey-McKeever. Picture: David Farrell Photography
Thumbs up for newly appointed Fianna Fail Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Deputy Dara Calleary, T.D., from long time staff members Angie Jones and Liam Henry. Picture: David Farrell Photography
Newly appointed Fianna Fail Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Dara Calleary, T.D. with his wife, Siobhan, and Matt Farrell, chairman, Ballina Fianna Fail Comhairle Cheantar on his arrival into Ballina. Picture: David Farrell Photography
Ballina Fianna Fail Comhairle Cheantar officers and members pictured at the gates of Mount Falcon Hotel as midnight approached on last night for a special social distancing welcome home gathering for newly-appointed Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Deputy Dara Calleary, as he arrived in Ballina. Picture: David Farrell Photography
Newly appointed Fianna Fail Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Dara Calleary, T.D. pictured with his wife, Siobhan, and family members on his arrival into Ballina. Picture: David Farrell Photography
Newly appointed Fianna Fail Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Dara Calleary, T.D. with his wife, Siobhan, on his arrival into Ballina late last night. Picture: David Farrell Photography